07-25-2007, 01:14 AM
Quote:As to Germans 'pushing', are we not agreed that the Alemanni are using these pushing/knee-into-the-shield tactics individually/in small groups in an effort to break into or through the Roman lines ? Ammianus :"...and some of the most skilful warriors among the savages by the pressure of their knees tried to force their enemy back;......"This has cropped up before in another thread, and I'd suggest the 'knee-pushers' were actually kneeling on the ground, digging in with their knees with a low centre of gravity, while their comrades behind them were able to occupy the same Romans at the top half - two against one, so to speak?
Good points about the riot police actually not trying to kill the rioters, but I have to say the rioters in Korea were definitely trying to kill the police.
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