Another interesting exploration of maniples is available at https://yewtu.be/watch?v=croWDsDhgPo https://yewtu.be/watch?v=croWDsDhgPo, at the end of which he re

Another interesting exploration of maniples is available at https://yewtu.be/watch?v=croWDsDhgPo https://yewtu.be/watch?v=croWDsDhgPo, at the end of which he references a excellent battle scene from the HBO's Rome (https://yewtu.be/watch?v=J7MYlRzLqD0 https://yewtu.be/watch?v=J7MYlRzLqD0). The pike scene from Alatriste (https://yewtu.be/watch?v=4y6agtVxWi8&t=125 https://yewtu.be/watch?v=4y6agtVxWi8&t=125) also gives a good idea of how terrifying close-quarters battle must've been (disclaimer: I'm not a historian so I can't vouch for the historical accuracy). Imagine being the little guy with the dagger who has to duck under all that.