spearandshield
The term spearandshield refers to the conventional pairing of spear-wielding infantry with a shield in historical warfare. It covers the equipment, formations, and fighting techniques used by soldiers who relied on spear thrusts and shield protection from antiquity through the medieval period. In scholarly writing and in hobbyist communities, spearandshield is used to discuss both authentic historical styles and modern recreations.
Historically, spearandshield formations were common in many civilizations. In classical Greece, hoplites carried a dory and
Tactics and training emphasize coordinated movement, shield interlock, and controlled spear thrusts. Soldiers trained to advance
In modern times, spearandshield survives in historical martial arts and reenactment. Groups teach techniques using blunted
See also: spear, shield, phalanx, shield wall, historical European martial arts, reenactment.