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- Pike (weapon) - Wikipedia
Civilian pikeman played a similar role, though outnumbered and outgunned, in the 1798 rising in Ireland four years later Here, especially in the Wexford Rebellion and in Dublin, the pike was useful mainly as a weapon by men and women fighting on foot against cavalry armed with guns
- Meet a Pikeman | British Civil Wars - Newcastle University
Pikemen were trained to use a number of ‘postures’ or ways of handling the pike for different kinds of fighting For instance, to defend against cavalry attack a pikeman would crouch down, brace the bottom of the pike shaft against his foot and point the head of the pike at the horse’s breast
- Pikeman’s Armor | British, probably Greenwich or London | The . . .
Title: Pikeman’s Armor Date: ca 1620–30 Geography: probably Greenwich or London Culture: British, probably Greenwich or London Medium: Steel, brass Dimensions: Helmet (a): H 12 in (30 5 cm); W 9 in (22 9 cm); cuirass and tassets (c–f): H 27 in (68 6 cm); W 21 in (53 3 cm); Wt 19 lb (8618 g) Classification: Armor for Man
- German Mercenary Pikemen 16th Century Warfare - Britannica
Landsknecht, German mercenary pikeman of the late 15th and early 16th centuries At the height of their success, the Landsknechte ranked among the most-effective foot soldiers in the world Though there is no consensus on the origins of the word Landsknecht, it likely meant “servant of the land ”
- Swiss Pikemen: The Most Fearsome Medieval Mercenaries
Since 1859, only one pikeman mercenary group has been allowed to exist, the Vatican’s Swiss Guard The unit has been tasked with protecting the Pope for the past five centuries and represents the official army of the Vatican
- The Swiss Pikemen: Europe’s Most Deadly Middle Age Military Formation!
The medieval pike, around 3 kilograms (6 6 pounds) in weight and just under 5 meters (16 4 feet) in length, was a weapon supposedly invented in Turin, Italy in 1327 AD
- The History of Swiss Pikemen - Warfare History Network
Fighting mainly as pikemen, the Swiss of the 15th Century used their iconic 10-foot pikes in an offensive capacity Each pikeman carried a short sword and dagger but wore comparatively little armor Helmets and breastplates were rare, although leather jerkins and gloves enjoyed more widespread use
- Pikeman – The Marquess of Winchester’s Regiment
An ancient weapon, the pikeman provided the main defensive arm of the infantry Closely ranked together and thrusting forward an impenetrable bristle of sharpened spearheads, a well trained and sturdy pike division could see off the most gallant of cavalry charges, protecting musketeers from attack
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