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[–] lud@lemm.ee 4 points 1 year ago (2 children)

Ancient Greek and Rome used them quite a lot, as I know.

[–] Sylvartas@lemmy.world 1 points 1 year ago

Also Vikings iirc

[–] Madison420@lemmy.world 1 points 1 year ago

The famous Roman legion rarely engaged in formation combat with sword and shield, more often Fighting started with spear and shield and moved to sword and shield.