[split] Phalanx warfare: use of the spear

[Dan Howard]

The discussion about the amount of force that can be delivered with various techniques isn't particularly relevant or useful.
It takes very little energy to stab a spear into flesh; any technique can accomplish this very easily.
No human can stab a one-handed spear through armour regardless of the technique being used.
No experienced fighter uses full force to stab a spear in battle because it increases fatigue, it risks the spear getting stuck, and there is more chance of being knocked/pulled off balance.