645More people died by the spear than the sword, and if you don't like my opinion, I'll shove it up your ass with sharp stick!(slrpnk.net)posted 2 years ago byTrack_Shovel@slrpnk.netin memes@lemmy.mlView comments60 commentssavehidereportSort:HotTopControversialNewOldYou are viewing a single thread.View all comments View context [ +- ]lud@lemm.ee13 points2 years agoWait until you hear about Spears with shields. permalinksavereportparentreply[ +- ]RaivoKulli@sopuli.xyz4 points2 years agoWere they very common? permalinksavereportparentreply[ +- ]lud@lemm.ee4 points2 years agoAncient Greek and Rome used them quite a lot, as I know. permalinksavereportparentreply[ +- ]Sylvartas@lemmy.world1 point2 years agoAlso Vikings iirc permalinksavereportparentreply[ +- ]Madison420@lemmy.world1 point2 years agoThe famous Roman legion rarely engaged in formation combat with sword and shield, more often Fighting started with spear and shield and moved to sword and shield. permalinksavereportparentreply