The Maniple and the Phalanx are two battle formations that were used by the Roman military in ancient battles. But which one was better? Whether they were adopted from other civilizations or created by the Romans themselves, they were both very powerful. However, they were not matched in effectiveness. Sources ask, “What is it that brings disaster on those who employ the Phalanx?” The Roman Maniple was a superior formation compared to Phalanx because the Maniple could maneuver the battlefield easier, soldiers could fight independently and more efficiently, and the formation itself was much more flexible. Before I explain how the Maniple is better than the Phalanx, we need to know what a Maniple is. The Maniple formation was adopted by the