Chapter III

THE BYZANTINES AND THEIR ENEMIES (A.D. 582-1071).

§ 1. _Character of Byzantine Strategy._

Excellence of the Byzantine Army.--Scientific study of the art
of war.--Leo’s ‘Tactica.’--Wars with the Frank.--With the
Turk.--With the Slav.--With the Saracen.--Border warfare
of Christendom and Islam.--Defence of the Anatolic Themes.--
Cavalry as a defensive force.--Professional and unchivalrous
character of Byzantine officers 28-38

§ 2. _Arms, Organization, and Tactics of the Byzantines._

Reorganization of the Army of the Eastern Empire by Maurice.--
Its composition.--Armament of the Horseman, A.D. 600-1000.--
Armament of the Infantry.--Military Train and Engineers.--
The Officers.--Cavalry tactics.--Leo’s ideal line of
battle.--Military Machines and their importance 38-48