KeeGeeBee t1_jab0z51 wrote on February 28, 2023 at 3:17 AM Reply to comment by HorseRaceInHell in [WP] A fantasy army with its generic Hollywood tactics meets a small group of Medieval Infantry who understand things like "formations" and "discipline". by Bunnytob I have never heard of nor can I find record of children being employed in this role - but having someone skitter under the lines of pikes to stab the enemy in their legs and groin was a real thing that happened. Permalink Parent 29
KeeGeeBee t1_jab0z51 wrote
Reply to comment by HorseRaceInHell in [WP] A fantasy army with its generic Hollywood tactics meets a small group of Medieval Infantry who understand things like "formations" and "discipline". by Bunnytob
I have never heard of nor can I find record of children being employed in this role - but having someone skitter under the lines of pikes to stab the enemy in their legs and groin was a real thing that happened.