11-27-2007, 03:46 PM
Quote:Interesting that it is quoted that the Macedonian spears could penetrate armour. Were these held two-handed with the shield strapped to a forearm? I'm comparing this to C17th descriptions that said that the (admittedly much longer) pike couldn't be driven through armour or a buff [leather] coat even by the strongest pikeman. .Can you please quote those descriptions of 17th centruy pikermen unable to pierce even buffcoats?
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