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What is the origin of the saying "last line of defense?"?

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What is the origin of the saying "last line of defense?"?

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  1. It derives from ancient combat formations like the Macedonian phalanx where the warriors are deployed in lines with the ones in the rear the place the king or head of the army resides.  In order to reach the king, the opponents must breach all the lines of defense up to the last one.


  2. Agreed.
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