Yeah, the giant tower shield would not have been very practical for pike combat. Although I bet it proved very handy when the legions went up against phalanxes. Mobility has become more and more the best trait to have. It does not matter how strong a unit is if it cannot get into battle with the enemy. Thus cavalry and non-spear infantry became more popular. Being able to hunt down and kill fleeing enemies would be a great bonus as well.
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