OLD-TIME BATTLES.
«» v In tie light of the gigantic conflicts of the present day, the old-time battles 1 shrink to . the proportion of ordinary street brawls. The opposing armies were usually arrayed in lines within hearing of- one another. Frequently, the actual combat was preluded by an exchange of opprobrious profanity, in order to get up the proper sentiment of "holy wrath," which was considered an indispensable element in a soldier's efficiency. Alexander the Great conquered the Orient with only 35,000 men. On a still smaller scale the great battles of Israel appear to have bee© conducted, as told in the Bible account. For instance, in the fight against Gideon the Israelites are said to have suffered Bevere losses, to wit : thirty men. The Egyptian army which invaded Palestine and subjugated the whole country counted barely 5000 soldiers. Saul confronted his Philistine adversaries with an "army" of 600.
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Evening Post, Volume XC, Issue 63, 11 September 1915, Page 10
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