1. The shield isnt really that large.Originally Posted by Kralizec
2. Its placed above the elbow, so it wouldn't really impact slashing movements.
3. They did it, so it must not have worked THAT badly.
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1. The shield isnt really that large.About those Thracian peltasts, would't it be very hard to use a Rhomphaia blade 2 handed with such a large shield strapped to your arm?
2. Its placed above the elbow, so it wouldn't really impact slashing movements.
3. They did it, so it must not have worked THAT badly.
Last edited by paullus; 05-16-2006 at 22:32.
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