![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() There were, however, onagers and ballistae which can really ruin a phalangite's day. Well, in those days, there was no hand grenade. Anyone familiar with the hand-grenade would wonder why on earth would so many people want to stand so close together. So, the phalanx is a block of spear-carrying men standing really close to each other. But for our intents and purposes, this being an advanced beginner course, we shall simplify the terms so that everybody understands what we are dealing with. Some exceptionally long spears are called sarissas, or pikes, or other descriptive and melodious names. ![]() Not all spears carried by phalanx troops are called spears. They also carry shields- sometimes strung up by a band around the neck, to leave both hands free to thrust and jab with the long spear. They carry spears, since no other weapon would have any effect when wielded in such a press. Phalanxes are nothing more than a group of guys crowded together in a block, really tight into each other. Put the pointy end toward the enemy, and keep your flanks and rear (the not-pointy sides) covered to prevent the enemy from getting at them. ![]()
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