Quote Originally Posted by Spino
As far as the Scots are concerned pikes should not come too late in the game. The Scots were using the schiltron formation in the late 13th century, more than 200 years before the period represented in MTW2 ends (mid 1500s). Flemish militia also used pikes versus the French at the battle of Courtrai (aka the Battle of Golden Spurs) which took place in 1302.

VLAANDEREN DEN LEEUW!!!!!

a.k.a Flanders,the lion !!!!! :P
(=the flemish'warcry)