The Ripple Effect of Collective Defense

In battle formations, soldiers unconsciously shift to the right to seek protection behind their comrades' shields, creating a notable ripple effect. This phenomenon occurs as soldiers, when lined up shoulder to shoulder, instinctively move closer to the safety of the shield of the person beside them, resulting in an entire line of troops drifting to the right. The Greeks relied on this behavior, leveraging it as a tactical advantage during combat.