Why did some medieval soldiers not use shields? (like pike men) How did they protect themselves from arrows? - Quora
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Shabazik on X: "A fantasy pikeman -from the Kingdom of Purpurian in the World of Aiers-, inspired by the gear of the late Midde Age. #fantasyart #drawing #Shabazik #medieval #pikeman https://t.co/lFsFXxG4J3" /
Pikemen seem to be effective against both infantry and cavalry. Why were they not used more extensively during the early/mid Medieval period, particularly before the development of effective guns? - Quora
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