What’s the deal with charging infantry?

[Arjos]

1. True, but usually classical ones, waited 'til the very start of the battle to put on the helm and grab the aspis; officers ordered that and after was simply move forward, no need for further communication...

2. Agreed, still they didn't have to break an 100 meter dash in under 10 secs, just a faster pace to gain momentum...

3. That happened as melee ensued, due to the concern for the unguarded side...

Anyhow yes, it wasn't perfect, but not as disordered as the M2TW animation is...