Channel: Lindybeige

Category: Education

Tags: shieldhemausearcheologymedievalsoldierstechniqueexperimentalcombatfightingformationshieldwallspearsancientbattlespearphalanxexperimentsciencearchaeologyhoplitespearmenlegionarygroup

Description: Start protecting your internet privacy and get 3 months free: expressvpn.com/lindybeige. How did soldiers fight with the commonest historical weapon combination: one-handed spear and shield? Nobody knows, but here you see me describe one way they might have done it, with the help of HEMA enthusiasts in Germany. Many thanks to all the volunteers who helped out with this video, and to the Tremonia Fechtschule organisers for inviting me to the event. Support me on Patreon: patreon.com/Lindybeige Buy the music - the music played at the end of my videos is now available here: lindybeige.bandcamp.com/track/the-mandeville-march Buy tat (merch): outloudmerch.com/collections/lindybeige More videos here: All Lindybeige: youtube.com/playlist?list=PLzzh7AuEBkEmMWChgPPOQqjhkkPq_eP1X Lindybeige: a channel of archaeology, ancient and medieval warfare, rants, swing dance, travelogues, evolution, and whatever else occurs to me to make. ▼ Follow me... Twitter: twitter.com/Lindybeige I may have some drivel to contribute to the Twittersphere, plus you get notice of uploads. Facebook:facebook.com/Lindybeige My website: LloydianAspects.co.uk Channel page: youtube.com/user"Lindybeige"