[split] Phalanx warfare: use of the spear

[Bryan]

Watch the video again, the spears are held at a 30-45 degree angle at ear level, no threat to anyone behind the front rank. Now compare that to any form of underhanded use, which is definitely something that will hit hoplites in the second rank with the sauroter.

Chris Matthew has his opinions, and he's primarily one promoting only underhanded use of the spears. Not everyone agrees with him. He's been torn apart on this website for years. You're not going to solve the debate in this thread, its been done to death half a decade ago.

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Christopher Mathew's flawed analysis of the mechanics of hoplite combat