[split] Phalanx warfare: use of the spear

[Paul Bardunias]

2cm thickness? that would make it quite heavy i suppose.. any tests been made against such armor?

I did some tests using a modern razor broadhead arrow and a relatively light bow 30-35lbs at point blank range against layers of ether doubled linen and 5mm thick leather.  I cannot recall off the top of my head whether 10 or 15mm stopped them.  These arrowheads penetrate far better than ancient arrows according to Aldrete. I used a light 30-35lbs biw for 2 reasons: I have one, and I wanted to simulate shots at range because if you are shooting arrows at charging hoplites 20m away you are going to die.