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Parthian/Sassanid heavy cavalry use bamboo lances?
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The term "couching" involves tucking the weapon under the arm so the attacker can use part of the horse's momentum in the attack. This is exactly what is occurring. How is the second hand relevant?
Author: Bronze Age Military Equipment, Pen & Sword Books
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Parthian/Sassanid heavy cavalry use bamboo lances? - by Dan Howard - 03-24-2014, 08:22 PM

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