👉 Stercorianism is a concept in the history of warfare that refers to an approach or strategy where one side prioritizes the use of large numbers of soldiers, especially archers and cavalry units, over smaller units such as infantry. This approach was used by the Byzantine Empire during its expansion into Europe, particularly in the 9th century, when it sought to conquer territories in what is now Ukraine, Poland, and parts of Russia. The term "stercorian" comes from Latin,
