I was watching Greek protests the other day and it occurred to me that though the riot police have re-adopted the phalanx formation, what keeps the protesters from doing the same? After all an organized crowd carrying shields can hardly be described as dangerous and warranting lethal response. Should protesters adopt the phalanx they would be much harder to disperse, putting the onus on the police to escalate or allow continued disorder.
I admit I just want to see some modern phalanx action under the Acropolis.
I admit I just want to see some modern phalanx action under the Acropolis.
Last edited: