Quote Originally Posted by Sinner
The Roman method of short thrusting attacks with the sword does indeed allow them to fight just as close ordered as spearmen, although they would have to open up enough to stab - the same as a spearwall would have to unless using overhand strikes - but quickly returning to the guard position.
And overhand is the primary method of using a spear. A real tight shieldwall gives about 50-60 centimeter frontage per man. Romans are described as using around 90-100 centimeters.


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