06-25-2009, 11:11 AM
In this image, you can see my fears as I have experienced in reenactments of uncontrolled pushing. The front pushing ranks are not able to attack or defend, because of the force exerted on their backs. Their enemies give way, so they are pushed forward and strive to keep their balance. The second they penetrate the enemy line, they are easy targets for the enemy on their right. The latter try to withstand the pressure and thus, sword in hand, have coordination over their movements leaning forward on their shields to support their frontman. They only have to stab with their free hand from a steady position against an enemy who is forcibly pushed forward without the benefit of a shield or the ability to well perceive the hits against him.
