Spearfighting

Jeppe Permin Olivarius - Atgeirr

The 2h-Spear

Blind side - the position where the opponent(spearman) can't see the attacker
Suppressing fire(gaining the high ground) - Making more attacks than the opponent
Evasive combat- moving backwards while still being able to inflict heavy casualties on the opponents
The direct opponent - The fighter right in front of the attacker
Flank(ing) - move to a position where it's easier to hit the direct opponent

Positions on the line
- In front of
- In the line
- Behind the line
- Out of the line

There are many different kinds of spears, all with different properties. Select actively, which one you will fight with.
- Heavy
- Fast
- Wings
- Long/short blade
People typically tries many different swords before selecting the one they want to fight with.
Select your spear type from the type of fighter you are.

You follow the flow of the fight. You don't think about what you do, you just do it.
It gives you speed, but also gives you tunnel vision
You can only do, what you have trained.
You have no battelplan, other than to win

You have a better overview of the battle
More options to choose from
- Choosing the right tactics at the appropriate time
Constantly renewing the tactics, based on the development of the battle
Longer response time
What to gain

Position: Behind the line (1-1½ steps). Blindside.
Aim: Take out opponent spears
Execution: Standing in the safety of the opponent's range and when the opponent attacks, you counter his attack.
Advantage/Disadvantage : You are safe when your are not attacking, but your selection of targets is limited.

Position: In the line
Aim: Doing what spears does best, kill
Execution: Standard spear fighting
Advantage/Disadvantage: Lots of opponents to hit, but you are vulnerable to counterattacks and snipers

Position: In the line → Behind the line
Aim: Staying alive, but still keeping pressure on the opponens
Execution: Standing almost in line but only targeting the shields
Advantage/Disadvantage: You are safe when your are not attacking, but your selection of targets is limited

Position: Out of the line, and steps in to attack. Blindside. Flanking
Aim: Kill inattentive opponents
Execution: Are completely out of line, with full visibility. When seeing an inattentive opponent, or an opportunity to attack from the blind side, attacked there.
Advantage/Disadvantage: Can remove key personnel from the line. Requires overview. It takes time to move around the line. Less effective if opponents presses.

Offensive/Defensive

Position: In the Line
Aim: To put pressure on opponents, either by breaking pressure from the opponents or to put pressure on them when your line attacks.
Execution: The spear attacks in a wide range and hitting as many spots as possible(Suppressing fire). Not necessarily to kill, but to slow down the opponent or put maximum pressure on them
Advantage/Disadvantage: You can put enormous pressure on the opponent, but you become an easy target for Counterattacks or Sniper.

Position: In the line or even in front of it
Aim: Using Suppressing fire to get the opponent to be defensive and there by having the ability to control the fight.
Execution: Be aggressive and dominate the opponent, so they can not attack
Advantage/Disadvantage: If you are good, you have control and can singlehandedly put pressure on many opponents. But you are very exposed and is a prime target.

Position: Close to an other spear.
Aim: Through teamwork killing opponents
Execution: Working with direct opponent, either by opening the shielding or by luring the spear forward in the line. So that your teammate can make the kill.
Advantage/Disadvantage: You can hit opponents who are skilled defensive. Requires training in coordination and cooperation.