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The fighting method of most soldiers: one-handed spear and shield (Patreon)

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2020-04-18 13:09:13

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I was in Germany teaching at a HEMA camp, and while there shot this video with help from volunteers, showing one way that spears might have been used in formations - the commonest weapon combination of soldiers in the past.

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The fighting method of most soldiers: one-handed spear and shield

Start protecting your internet privacy and get 3 months free: https://expressvpn.com/lindybeige. How did soldiers fight with the commonest historical weapon combination: one-handed spear and shield? Nobody knows, but here you see me describe one way they might have done it, with the help of HEMA enthusiasts in Germany. Support me on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/Lindybeige Buy the music - the music played at the end of my videos is now available here: https://lindybeige.bandcamp.com/track/the-mandeville-march Buy tat (merch): https://outloudmerch.com/collections/lindybeige More videos here: All Lindybeige: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLzzh7AuEBkEmMWChgPPOQqjhkkPq_eP1X Lindybeige: a channel of archaeology, ancient and medieval warfare, rants, swing dance, travelogues, evolution, and whatever else occurs to me to make. ▼ Follow me... Twitter: https://twitter.com/Lindybeige I may have some drivel to contribute to the Twittersphere, plus you get notice of uploads. Facebook:https://www.facebook.com/Lindybeige My website: http://www.LloydianAspects.co.uk Channel page: http://www.youtube.com/user/"Lindybeige"