The Way We War

[Farael]

Originally Posted by davem

Tell you what - we'll try it out. You get a pen knife & I'll get hold of a broadsword & if you're right you'll win hands down with that short little swing....

Funny, but you seem to have missed the point of my post. Not to mention, the fact that a broad sword would probably not throw an experienced fighter out of balance, it is an example of a SHORT weapon. The fact that you can find an even SHORTER weapon proves nothing.

I still stand by my idea, the longer your weapon the more you need to work with those around you, because as soon as your enemy gets within your swing, you essentially have a top-heavy club, the sharp end does you no good. Thus, you need to keep the enemy at a distance, and what best way to do so than by having your buddy chopping him up if he gets too close when you are busy?

Which leads to organized, formation-style fighting, which conflicts with the idea of a bezerker.