08-22-2016, 10:04 AM
precisely. Thats why i doubt those overarm theories.. construction of Dory with its weighted rear part screams against any other grip than rear part grip... and whole overarm with the spear held like that would be totally ineffective (and very problematic, and fatiguing)
but let me go back to the pushing theory - combat is not reenactment. guy in front of you wants to kill you.. so If I was fighting somebody in front of me, and somebody from the second rank would push me to my back, i would see him same enemy as that guy in the front... thats a perfect way how to rout own men, destroy their morale and lose a battle. If anything, guys in the front rank need to feel support from the rear ranks... but pushing them towards danger thats perfect way how to start panic.
but let me go back to the pushing theory - combat is not reenactment. guy in front of you wants to kill you.. so If I was fighting somebody in front of me, and somebody from the second rank would push me to my back, i would see him same enemy as that guy in the front... thats a perfect way how to rout own men, destroy their morale and lose a battle. If anything, guys in the front rank need to feel support from the rear ranks... but pushing them towards danger thats perfect way how to start panic.
Jaroslav Jakubov
