New hoplite book

[hoplite14gr]

The overarm stabbing is easier in a presses phalanx.
Craig try to to aim to the opponent right (less exposure)rather than the opponent exactly opposite you.
The aim is to help your friends break the enemy.
Forget belly stabs in constriction. Elbow issues if your comraids push with the shield plus risk of opening your shield

Direct stabs to face were not uncommon. There is a reason for the disappearance of the "illyric" helmet

If some friends can help you by "enveloping you" while training you will get the "crowd feeling" and "rear rank press feeling"
The term "laconian sword" was coined from Dr. Secunda's work.

I disagree as swords shorter that archaic long-bladed sword existed from the Bronze Age.

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