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[–] [email protected] 4 points 10 months ago (1 children)

Also, Spartans fought on foot and Samurai were mounted warriors. Spears aren't enough for a cavalry charge, you need a line of pikes.

[–] [email protected] 2 points 10 months ago

Yeah I remember reading that samurai usually fought on horseback with bows. But in close combat I'm sure they could put up a good fight with their swords.