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 1 year ago byTrack_Shovel@slrpnk.netin memes@lemmy.mlView comments60 commentssavehidereportSort:HotTopControversialNewOldYou are viewing a single thread.View all comments View context [ +- ]RaivoKulli@sopuli.xyz4 points1 year agoWere they very common? permalinksavereportparentreply[ +- ]lud@lemm.ee4 points1 year agoAncient Greek and Rome used them quite a lot, as I know. permalinksavereportparentreply[ +- ]Sylvartas@lemmy.world1 point1 year agoAlso Vikings iirc permalinksavereportparentreply[ +- ]Madison420@lemmy.world1 point1 year 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