ha, most (historical) armies hope to gain lots of plunder as a result of their campaigns. According to Byzantine military doctrine, attacking a successful invader as they are leaving, burdened by all their booty, is one of the most advantageous times to strike.
The wagon equation isn’t only about armies, it’s about the logistics of moving things by wagon. Militaries need supplies to move with the army which adds a whole new set of constraints.
ha, most (historical) armies hope to gain lots of plunder as a result of their campaigns. According to Byzantine military doctrine, attacking a successful invader as they are leaving, burdened by all their booty, is one of the most advantageous times to strike.