[split] Phalanx warfare: use of the spear

[Paul Bardunias]

they are not portrayed on almost every second vase hunting boars..  (but lets not rehash this discussion again, we probably posted everything there is for both already)

They are never shown using the dory two handed in battle. You brought it up.  I am agreeing that hoplites knew how to hold a spear 2 handed underhand.

Every second vase does not show men in phalanx combat.  If you are willing to accept that all those vases showing individual combat are the ones showing underhand, I am with you completely.