Bernd
01/30/2020 (Thu) 19:15:27
No.34378
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01/30/2020 (Thu) 19:15:27
No.34378
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>>34371
Spears are better in many ways. They are longer, directed by two hands, can be pointed quickly against different body parts, can wield sharp edge too not just a point, less time to master it, cheaper. Probably has more advantages I cannot think of. But beside the usage of the individual, battles are rarely solitary occupations, and a bunch of spears in formation is a very dangerous enemy.
But in essence they complement each other. Greek hoplites, Roman legionnaires, knights, they are all opted with the lance/spear/pike etc. as a first choice, and sword was the second (or last, knights used a wider selection of weapons).
Spears are better in many ways. They are longer, directed by two hands, can be pointed quickly against different body parts, can wield sharp edge too not just a point, less time to master it, cheaper. Probably has more advantages I cannot think of. But beside the usage of the individual, battles are rarely solitary occupations, and a bunch of spears in formation is a very dangerous enemy.
But in essence they complement each other. Greek hoplites, Roman legionnaires, knights, they are all opted with the lance/spear/pike etc. as a first choice, and sword was the second (or last, knights used a wider selection of weapons).