07-22-2007, 09:48 PM
My main problem is with the 'battle as a pushing match' affair, but I see what you are pointing out. My main problem is, as Paul has worded too, that the other force can also lock shields in close order, and then the pushing is useless.
I agree that against troops in loose formation, a concerted push will most probably be succesful.
Just a bit of input from one who does 17thcent "pushes".....if both sides lock & push,then training will out...the group that can pack in tighter,and (most importantly),still manouver at closest order will penetrate the opposing line....this is the point where the broken force fall flat on their backs!(and where you hack them down in real life).....my belief is that this type of combat always devolves down to sub-units...the larger the looser!
Steve
I agree that against troops in loose formation, a concerted push will most probably be succesful.
Just a bit of input from one who does 17thcent "pushes".....if both sides lock & push,then training will out...the group that can pack in tighter,and (most importantly),still manouver at closest order will penetrate the opposing line....this is the point where the broken force fall flat on their backs!(and where you hack them down in real life).....my belief is that this type of combat always devolves down to sub-units...the larger the looser!
Steve
