tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33041938.post801539071654246339..comments2024-03-28T09:55:48.460+00:00Comments on <p align="right">Steve's Random <br>Musings on Wargaming <br>and other stuff...</p>: ...I think I need some landsknechts...Steve-the-Wargamerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07077311120172727690noreply@blogger.comBlogger1125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33041938.post-22131113687180192892008-03-10T04:48:00.000+00:002008-03-10T04:48:00.000+00:00My understanding is that the halberdiers and zweih...My understanding is that the halberdiers and zweihanders were in front of the pike block (which was considered the weapon of decision).<BR/><BR/>Their job was to cut off the pike heads of the enemy formation -- thus rendering it vulnerable to their own pike block.<BR/><BR/>And, yes, they were among the most colorful "uniforms" of all history.<BR/><BR/><BR/>-- JeffBluebear Jeffhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07595975572873838050noreply@blogger.com