Spears
Video
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SF4j-xqpfKA
This was a video about the lance. It showed how people would use it when they were charging at each other, displaying the proper technique (Loades). - Video (Music/Audio)
This was a video about the lance. It showed how people would use it when they were charging at each other, displaying the proper technique (Loades). - Video (Music/Audio)
Pike
A long spear, measuring 18 - 20 feet. Used by foot soldiers.
Spear
Used for thrusting at an opponent. Also used by foot soldiers.
Lance
Used by soldiers on horseback, this weapon was about 12 feet long, made of metal, and sharpened to a point. It came in two forms: light and heavy. The heavy form was used to unhorse the rider in single combat, or smash through the armor of the enemy. The light lance was used as a projectile from horseback, like a spear or javelin (Alvarez).