 This was the tactic used by Nicephorus Phocas against the Bulgars in 967.Each charge was supported by toxotai that left the formation and preceded the skutatoi in order to provide missile fire.Often, while the infantry engaged their enemy counterparts, the Clibanophori would destroy the enemy's cavalry (this tactic was used mainly against Franks, Lombards or other Germanic tribes who deployed armoured cavalry).