sˈɛpɹət kˈaʊntɚz ɹˌɛpɹᵻzˈɛntᵻd flˈæŋks, wˌɪtʃ kʊd biː tˈɜːnd tə dʒˈɔɪn ɐdʒˈeɪsənt jˈuːnɪts flˈæŋks ɔːɹ tˈɜːnd bˈæk tə dᵻfˈɛnd ɐɡˈɛnst ɛkspˈɛktᵻd ɐsˈɔlt.
Separate counters represented flanks, which could be turned to join adjacent units' flanks or turned back to defend against expected assault.