Ive always heard the generalization “There were surprisingly low amounts of casualties during the fighting of ancient battles.The casualties came when one side broke and was pursued.”Can someone elaborate with details,& perhaps provide statistical chances of being a WIA/KIA if fighting in the line? | AskHistorians Archive Observer

Ive always heard the generalization “There were surprisingly low amounts of casualties during the fighting of ancient battles.The casualties came when one side broke and was pursued.”Can someone elaborate with details,& perhaps provide statistical chances of being a WIA/KIA if fighting in the line?

by Ditka_in_your_Butkus

Holy_Shit_HeckHounds

While nothing as specific as you are requesting, you may find this thread What was the casualty rate for battles between hoplites in ancient Greece? by u/Iphikrates useful, as it delves into the nitty gritty of ancient battle statistics