Key term for OCR GCSE Ancient History, used in The Macedonian Army.
The primary tactical role of the phalanx, which was to hold the enemy firmly in place rather than acting as the main killing force.
Defensive pinning appears in OCR GCSE Ancient History revision content for Alexander the Great, especially The Macedonian Army and The Macedonian Army.
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