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The Byzantine military evolved from the late Roman legionary structure into a professionalized, highly disciplined force prioritizing cavalry, strategic depth, and superior intelligence gathering. Key elements included the Tagmata (elite professional regiments based near the capital/)) and the aforementioned thematic forces.
The Taktika (military manuals) stressed deception and [psychological warfare](/entries/psychological-warfare…