05-07-2013, 11:01 PM
Hoplite:
Me, and several thousand other reenactors beg to differ. Just take a look at Wolin Viking Fest or Battle of Nations.
I've had several ranks march on top of me, even horses! The thing is, that no more than 2 people can step on you at a time, meaning that the pressure distributed would be still low enough for you to bear. I speak from experience, this technique is the standard for dead persons on the battlefield.
And I wouldn't call a bruise "grievous bodily harm". If you have a helmet, shield, greaves, and body armour, you are good to go. All other equipment pieces are just bonus.
Me, and several thousand other reenactors beg to differ. Just take a look at Wolin Viking Fest or Battle of Nations.
I've had several ranks march on top of me, even horses! The thing is, that no more than 2 people can step on you at a time, meaning that the pressure distributed would be still low enough for you to bear. I speak from experience, this technique is the standard for dead persons on the battlefield.
And I wouldn't call a bruise "grievous bodily harm". If you have a helmet, shield, greaves, and body armour, you are good to go. All other equipment pieces are just bonus.
Mark - Legio Leonum Valentiniani
