History versus Fantasy

[Guest]

I just bought the book and i can't wait to get it. There was just a couple of questions i was wanting to ask.

Is really using two swords at once really possible/usable in combat/in history (I know fantasy/tv has made a lot of things up).

Does the book have any info about like the very big two-handed swords (like the german Zwei-Handers..don't worry i'm not planning on using two-handed swords...i'm a smaller guy so large swords ain't pratical for me..i'm like 5'6, and do weight training, so kind of short and bulky).

In mass meele combat (in history terms) would a thrusting sword been the best, kind of like the roman empire?

If anyone would know, i been reserching the roman army...based on their sword tatics (using a large shield, and thrusting a lot,) how would you really beat the roman army in hand to hand?

Would makes sword, consider short, long, two-handed, is is based on length, hilt, or something else?

Thanks, and God bless
Anthony Stock in Garden Valley TX

[Casper Bradak]

Read up on the articles and essays, there's a link at the top of the page. That should give you a good start and help with some of your questions.

[John_Clements]

Anthony,
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regards,

JC