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Pikemen
English Civil War re-enactment by the 'Sealed Knot'.
The basic infantry of the Civil Wars, pikemen are normally chosen from the tallest and strongest as they needed to be able to wield a sixteen foot pike effectively. They are formed into divisions and their primary purpose is to protect against attack by cavalry. They are also used against other infantry either to hold or to gain ground. Considered to be the 'queen' of weapons, many a gentleman is found in the ranks alongside the common soldier.
Pikemen
English Civil War re-enactment by the 'Sealed Knot'.
The basic infantry of the Civil Wars, pikemen are normally chosen from the tallest and strongest as they needed to be able to wield a sixteen foot pike effectively. They are formed into divisions and their primary purpose is to protect against attack by cavalry. They are also used against other infantry either to hold or to gain ground. Considered to be the 'queen' of weapons, many a gentleman is found in the ranks alongside the common soldier.