TIL that pike formations in East Asia are unique for including cutting/whacking maneuvers. The front rows thrust, while those in either the second or third chop at the enemy. This explains why
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An interesting function of pikemen I never knew! Turns out, letting them get charged by infantry is a bad idea. : r/totalwar
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