- published: 23 Mar 2020
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Pike (weapon)
A pike is a pole weapon, a very long thrusting spear formerly used extensively by infantry. Unlike many similar weapons, the pike is not intended to be thrown. Pikes were used regularly in European warfare from the early Middle Ages until around 1700, and wielded by foot soldiers deployed in close quarters. The pike found extensive use with Landsknecht armies and Swiss mercenaries, who employed it as their main weapon and used it in pike square formations. A similar weapon, the sarissa, was also used by Alexander the Great's Macedonian phalanx infantry to great effect. Generally, a spear becomes a pike when it is too long to be wielded with one hand in combat.
Design
The pike was a long weapon, varying considerably in size, from 3 to 7.5 metres (10 to 25 feet) long. It was approximately 2.5–6 kg (5.5–13.2 lb) in weight, with sixteenth-century military writer Sir John Smythe recommending lighter rather than heavier pikes. It had a wooden shaft with an iron or steel spearhead affixed. The shaft near the head was often reinforced with metal strips called "cheeks" or langets. When the troops of opposing armies both carried the pike, it often grew in a sort of arms race, getting longer in both shaft and head length to give one side's pikemen an edge in the combat. The extreme length of such weapons required a strong wood such as well-seasoned ash for the pole, which was tapered towards the point to prevent the pike from sagging on the ends, although this was always a problem in pike handling. It is a common mistake to refer to a bladed polearm as a pike; such weapons are more generally halberds, glaives or voulges.
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The Value of the Pike Emerges When Used Correctly
The pike might be one of the simplest weapons ever devised: a long pole with a sharp end. But when used alongside other pikes, its effect can be nothing short of devastating. From the Series: World of Weapons: Weapons for All http://bitly.com/33tqvV1
published: 23 Mar 2020 -
Weapons used by Landsknechts - Pike/Spear, Poleaxe/Warhammer, Halberd, Battlesword, Katzbalger, Gun
Here I show you the most common weapons used by the landsknechts in the 15th and 16th centuries. Further explanations about handling and use can be found in other videos on my channel. I would be happy if you would leave a subscription and look around there. All movement patterns are results of my research with original sources about military theorie and fight-books of the middle ages and the renaissance. Now I wish you a lot of fun watching me sweating and hope that the artful movements inspire you to try it yourself. 0:00 Intro 0:47 Pike 2:00 Poleaxe 3:23 Halberd 4:43 Battlesword 6:20 Katzbalger 7:48 Arquebus
published: 28 Jul 2022 -
Learn the Art of Combat - Pike techniques #1: Pike vs shorter weapons
With weapons that are much shorter than the pike, running in is an essential part of mixed weapon fencing. Here the carrier of the shorter weapon has no choice but to run in to get past the longer weapon. In 4 examples with different weapons we try to work out some basic concepts against the extremely long pike. Even with the pike itself! Timemarks: 0:00 Start 0:27 Introduction 1:31 Pike vs Saber/Dussak 2:27 Pike vs Battle Sword 3:10 Pike vs Halbert 3:56 Pike vs Pike 4:49 Summary Frequently asked questions: Pikes only works in formation. Why you show us a Duelsituation? This has didactic reasons why techniques are also presented in isolation in the old fencing books. Martial arts concepts are difficult to understand if you let all influences and individualities flow in. Especially t...
published: 03 Sep 2021 -
THIS PIKE WEAPON IS INSANE! (Guts & Blackpowder)
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How Pikemen Changed the Face of European Warfare
Get Surfshark VPN at https://Surfshark.deals/sandrhoman and enter promo code SANDRHOMAN for 83% off and 3 extra months for free! Pole weapons have been in use ever since men waged war. Most famously by the Spanish Tercios, the Swiss pikemen and the Landsknechts. But already the ancient Macedonian Phalanges were armed with a long pike, the Sarissa, and while the Romans preferred their javelins, pole weapons were on the rise again in the Middle Ages. A wide variety of such weapons was in use, but the pike quickly emerged as one of the most important infantry weapons. By the 16th century, central weapons in hand-to-hand combat such as swords, maces, and axes were largely replaced by pikes and similar but shorter weapons like the halberd. This is how modern historiography explains the ris...
published: 24 Jan 2021 -
How Greatswords Beat Pikes in Battle - Or Did They?
Part 1 (Yes, Giant Swords Existed, BUT...) https://youtu.be/sAcCJM3Lupk The Landsknecht ("servant of the country", a German mercenary) is mostly known for his flamboyant outfits and the iconic Zweihander, AKA greatsword, a large two-handed sword. On the battlefield they supposedly used those to chop pikes and break up enemy formations. The evidence we have for this is surprisingly limited though. So let's take a closer look at some historical depictions and written reports from the 16th and 17th centuries. I also added some personal speculation and an improvised demonstration for visual reference. Take it with a grain of salt, as I'm not an expert on military tactics of the time. I did as much research as time permitted, (which is linked below) but there may be things I've missed. More ...
published: 28 Jul 2021 -
Total War: Rome 2 - Charging a pike phalanx, HEAD ON!
"BY THE GODS, WHY DIDN'T WE THINK THIS ONE THROUGH!?"
published: 17 Feb 2014 -
Pike and Shot Warfare - The Spanish Tercio | Early-Modern Warfare
Pike and shot warfare emerged in response to forces dominating the battlefields such as the Swiss mercenary and the gendarmes, the French heavy cavalry. These powerhouses dominated their respective troop types throughout the late Middle Ages. During the Pike and Shot age, the first to successfully stand firm against these forces combined were the Spanish. But they had to learn it the hard way during the Italian wars at the battle of Seminara in 1495. But, later, in the battle of Cerignola they actually managed to defeat the French and Swiss Pike men because of their Pike and Shot tactics. The battle of Cerignola is considered the first battle in Europe won by gunpowder warfare. After that they created the Tercio. The Tercio was a Spanish formation, which dominated the European battlefields...
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Learn the Art of Combat - Pike techniques #2: Thrusting basics
In this video we want to compare the different thrusts of the Landsknecht pike. These range from really simple to more difficult to extremely unusual techniques. Particularly in terms of target accuracy, there are significant differences in some cases. Therefore, some thrusting technique requires a lot of practice. But is it worth the effort? Why make it difficult if it can’t be simpler and more precise? To answer this question, let’s take a closer look at all the thrusts to draw a conclusion at the end of the video.
published: 08 Oct 2021 -
1600s warfare | pike phalanx action
published: 13 Mar 2019
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The Value of the Pike Emerges When Used Correctly
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- Duration: 2:04
- Uploaded Date: 23 Mar 2020
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The pike might be one of the simplest weapons ever devised: a long pole with a sharp end. But when used alongside other pikes, its effect can be nothing short o...
The pike might be one of the simplest weapons ever devised: a long pole with a sharp end. But when used alongside other pikes, its effect can be nothing short of devastating.
From the Series: World of Weapons: Weapons for All http://bitly.com/33tqvV1
https://wn.com/The_Value_Of_The_Pike_Emerges_When_Used_Correctly
The pike might be one of the simplest weapons ever devised: a long pole with a sharp end. But when used alongside other pikes, its effect can be nothing short of devastating.
From the Series: World of Weapons: Weapons for All http://bitly.com/33tqvV1
8:34
Weapons used by Landsknechts - Pike/Spear, Poleaxe/Warhammer, Halberd, Battlesword, Katzbalger, Gun
- Order: Reorder
- Duration: 8:34
- Uploaded Date: 28 Jul 2022
- views: 101615
Here I show you the most common weapons used by the landsknechts in the 15th and 16th centuries. Further explanations about handling and use can be found in oth...
Here I show you the most common weapons used by the landsknechts in the 15th and 16th centuries. Further explanations about handling and use can be found in other videos on my channel. I would be happy if you would leave a subscription and look around there. All movement patterns are results of my research with original sources about military theorie and fight-books of the middle ages and the renaissance.
Now I wish you a lot of fun watching me sweating and hope that the artful movements inspire you to try it yourself.
0:00 Intro
0:47 Pike
2:00 Poleaxe
3:23 Halberd
4:43 Battlesword
6:20 Katzbalger
7:48 Arquebus
https://wn.com/Weapons_Used_By_Landsknechts_Pike_Spear,_Poleaxe_Warhammer,_Halberd,_Battlesword,_Katzbalger,_Gun
Here I show you the most common weapons used by the landsknechts in the 15th and 16th centuries. Further explanations about handling and use can be found in other videos on my channel. I would be happy if you would leave a subscription and look around there. All movement patterns are results of my research with original sources about military theorie and fight-books of the middle ages and the renaissance.
Now I wish you a lot of fun watching me sweating and hope that the artful movements inspire you to try it yourself.
0:00 Intro
0:47 Pike
2:00 Poleaxe
3:23 Halberd
4:43 Battlesword
6:20 Katzbalger
7:48 Arquebus
- published: 28 Jul 2022
- views: 101615
6:58
Learn the Art of Combat - Pike techniques #1: Pike vs shorter weapons
- Order: Reorder
- Duration: 6:58
- Uploaded Date: 03 Sep 2021
- views: 452951
With weapons that are much shorter than the pike, running in is an essential part of mixed weapon fencing. Here the carrier of the shorter weapon has no choice ...
With weapons that are much shorter than the pike, running in is an essential part of mixed weapon fencing. Here the carrier of the shorter weapon has no choice but to run in to get past the longer weapon.
In 4 examples with different weapons we try to work out some basic concepts against the extremely long pike. Even with the pike itself!
Timemarks:
0:00 Start
0:27 Introduction
1:31 Pike vs Saber/Dussak
2:27 Pike vs Battle Sword
3:10 Pike vs Halbert
3:56 Pike vs Pike
4:49 Summary
Frequently asked questions:
Pikes only works in formation. Why you show us a Duelsituation?
This has didactic reasons why techniques are also presented in isolation in the old fencing books. Martial arts concepts are difficult to understand if you let all influences and individualities flow in. Especially that of a field battle. But by the way, pikes in duels were definitely weapons for tournaments and fencing schools.
What kind of pike is that?
The Pike is a three-part simulator from https://jesterofblades.de/
The prototype of this pike has become a bit too wobbly. However, a certain degree of flexibility is important for safe sparring. We'll see how the final product will be. But it can be a little stiffer.
Is a pike so wobbly?
The pike is a little more wobbly than usual with the original. It is a sparring version for safe practice. The material is ash.
https://wn.com/Learn_The_Art_Of_Combat_Pike_Techniques_1_Pike_Vs_Shorter_Weapons
With weapons that are much shorter than the pike, running in is an essential part of mixed weapon fencing. Here the carrier of the shorter weapon has no choice but to run in to get past the longer weapon.
In 4 examples with different weapons we try to work out some basic concepts against the extremely long pike. Even with the pike itself!
Timemarks:
0:00 Start
0:27 Introduction
1:31 Pike vs Saber/Dussak
2:27 Pike vs Battle Sword
3:10 Pike vs Halbert
3:56 Pike vs Pike
4:49 Summary
Frequently asked questions:
Pikes only works in formation. Why you show us a Duelsituation?
This has didactic reasons why techniques are also presented in isolation in the old fencing books. Martial arts concepts are difficult to understand if you let all influences and individualities flow in. Especially that of a field battle. But by the way, pikes in duels were definitely weapons for tournaments and fencing schools.
What kind of pike is that?
The Pike is a three-part simulator from https://jesterofblades.de/
The prototype of this pike has become a bit too wobbly. However, a certain degree of flexibility is important for safe sparring. We'll see how the final product will be. But it can be a little stiffer.
Is a pike so wobbly?
The pike is a little more wobbly than usual with the original. It is a sparring version for safe practice. The material is ash.
- published: 03 Sep 2021
- views: 452951
5:20
THIS PIKE WEAPON IS INSANE! (Guts & Blackpowder)
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- Duration: 5:20
- Uploaded Date: 23 Dec 2023
- views: 111197
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9:33
How Pikemen Changed the Face of European Warfare
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- Duration: 9:33
- Uploaded Date: 24 Jan 2021
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Pole weapons have been in ...
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Pole weapons have been in use ever since men waged war. Most famously by the Spanish Tercios, the Swiss pikemen and the Landsknechts. But already the ancient Macedonian Phalanges were armed with a long pike, the Sarissa, and while the Romans preferred their javelins, pole weapons were on the rise again in the Middle Ages. A wide variety of such weapons was in use, but the pike quickly emerged as one of the most important infantry weapons. By the 16th century, central weapons in hand-to-hand combat such as swords, maces, and axes were largely replaced by pikes and similar but shorter weapons like the halberd. This is how modern historiography explains the rise of the pikeman:
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Duffy, C., Siege Warfare: The Fortress in the Early Modern World 1494-1660, Vol. 1, 1979. https://amzn.to/32dvvwM
Rogers, C.J., The military revolution debate. Readings on the military transformation of early modern Europe, 1995. https://amzn.to/3geVDMM
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Bibliography
Sources
Barret, R. The Theoretike and Practicke of Moderne Warres. London, 1598.
Garrard, W. The Arte of Warre, London, 1591.
Literature
Rogers, Clifford J., Tactics and the Face of Battle, in: Tallet, Frank/Trim, D. J. B. (Ed.), European
Warfare 1350-1750, Cambridge 2010.
Schmidtchen, Volker, Kriegswesen im späten Mittelalter. Technik, Taktik, Theorie, Weinheim 1990.
Ortenburg, G., Waffe und Waffengebrauch im Zeitalter der Landsknechte (Heerwesen der Neuzeit, Abt. 1, Bd. 1) Koblenz 1984.
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Pole weapons have been in use ever since men waged war. Most famously by the Spanish Tercios, the Swiss pikemen and the Landsknechts. But already the ancient Macedonian Phalanges were armed with a long pike, the Sarissa, and while the Romans preferred their javelins, pole weapons were on the rise again in the Middle Ages. A wide variety of such weapons was in use, but the pike quickly emerged as one of the most important infantry weapons. By the 16th century, central weapons in hand-to-hand combat such as swords, maces, and axes were largely replaced by pikes and similar but shorter weapons like the halberd. This is how modern historiography explains the rise of the pikeman:
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Our reading list on military history:
Duffy, C., Siege Warfare: The Fortress in the Early Modern World 1494-1660, Vol. 1, 1979. https://amzn.to/32dvvwM
Rogers, C.J., The military revolution debate. Readings on the military transformation of early modern Europe, 1995. https://amzn.to/3geVDMM
Rogers, C.J., Soldiers' Lives through History - The Middle Ages, 2006. https://amzn.to/3j2kQvG
Parker, C., The Cambridge History of Warfare, 2005. https://amzn.to/32ggn1L
Van Nimwegen, O., The Dutch Army and the Military Revolutions, 1588-1688, 2010. https://amzn.to/2E3Fc95
Bibliography
Sources
Barret, R. The Theoretike and Practicke of Moderne Warres. London, 1598.
Garrard, W. The Arte of Warre, London, 1591.
Literature
Rogers, Clifford J., Tactics and the Face of Battle, in: Tallet, Frank/Trim, D. J. B. (Ed.), European
Warfare 1350-1750, Cambridge 2010.
Schmidtchen, Volker, Kriegswesen im späten Mittelalter. Technik, Taktik, Theorie, Weinheim 1990.
Ortenburg, G., Waffe und Waffengebrauch im Zeitalter der Landsknechte (Heerwesen der Neuzeit, Abt. 1, Bd. 1) Koblenz 1984.
- published: 24 Jan 2021
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21:22
How Greatswords Beat Pikes in Battle - Or Did They?
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- Duration: 21:22
- Uploaded Date: 28 Jul 2021
- views: 754088
Part 1 (Yes, Giant Swords Existed, BUT...)
https://youtu.be/sAcCJM3Lupk
The Landsknecht ("servant of the country", a German mercenary) is mostly known for his ...
Part 1 (Yes, Giant Swords Existed, BUT...)
https://youtu.be/sAcCJM3Lupk
The Landsknecht ("servant of the country", a German mercenary) is mostly known for his flamboyant outfits and the iconic Zweihander, AKA greatsword, a large two-handed sword. On the battlefield they supposedly used those to chop pikes and break up enemy formations. The evidence we have for this is surprisingly limited though.
So let's take a closer look at some historical depictions and written reports from the 16th and 17th centuries. I also added some personal speculation and an improvised demonstration for visual reference. Take it with a grain of salt, as I'm not an expert on military tactics of the time. I did as much research as time permitted, (which is linked below) but there may be things I've missed.
More thoughts on cutting polearms
https://youtu.be/_Fa-3gUhxC0
The foam greatsword I used as a prop is the Doppelsoldner by Calimacil
http://calimacil.com?aff=55
*** Time Stamps ***
00:00 - 01:02 Introduction
01:02 - 01:48 The Pike Square
01:48 - 02:38 What is a pike?
02:38 - 03:55 "Academic" fencing masters & skill vs. battlefield chaos
03:55 - 04:41 Spadone vs. polearms
04:41 - 08:10 Evidence for chopping pikes with greatswords
08:10 - 09:36 Shock troops, discipline, unit cohesion
09:36 - 10:17 More realistic movie battle: Alatriste (2006)
10:17 - 11:42 Pike squares: Not homogenous! - Mixed weapons
11:42 - 13:02 How pikemen might keep themselves safe
13:02 - 19:30 Practical demonstration (sword charge / binding pikes / cutting in confined space)
19:30 - 21:21 Conclusion / outro
*** Sources / Links ***
The article on The Spadone Project
https://thespadoneproject.com/2020/03/14/greatswords-against-pikes-formations-legend-or-truth/
Landsknecht: The ‘Garishly’ Effective Footsoldier Of 16th Century
https://www.realmofhistory.com/2019/12/09/landsknecht-history-pikeman-facts/
Pikes: A Versatile and Deadly Weapon
https://warfarehistorynetwork.com/2015/12/09/pikes-a-versatile-and-deadly-weapon/
Alatriste: Battle of Rocroi
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wAcoekA2Zs8
HEMA group doing 20 vs 20 pikemen fight
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=u-ILV0wKgAU
High res picture of "Bad War" by Hans Holbein the Younger (1497-1543)
https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/d/d0/Bad-war.jpg
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Part 1 (Yes, Giant Swords Existed, BUT...)
https://youtu.be/sAcCJM3Lupk
The Landsknecht ("servant of the country", a German mercenary) is mostly known for his flamboyant outfits and the iconic Zweihander, AKA greatsword, a large two-handed sword. On the battlefield they supposedly used those to chop pikes and break up enemy formations. The evidence we have for this is surprisingly limited though.
So let's take a closer look at some historical depictions and written reports from the 16th and 17th centuries. I also added some personal speculation and an improvised demonstration for visual reference. Take it with a grain of salt, as I'm not an expert on military tactics of the time. I did as much research as time permitted, (which is linked below) but there may be things I've missed.
More thoughts on cutting polearms
https://youtu.be/_Fa-3gUhxC0
The foam greatsword I used as a prop is the Doppelsoldner by Calimacil
http://calimacil.com?aff=55
*** Time Stamps ***
00:00 - 01:02 Introduction
01:02 - 01:48 The Pike Square
01:48 - 02:38 What is a pike?
02:38 - 03:55 "Academic" fencing masters & skill vs. battlefield chaos
03:55 - 04:41 Spadone vs. polearms
04:41 - 08:10 Evidence for chopping pikes with greatswords
08:10 - 09:36 Shock troops, discipline, unit cohesion
09:36 - 10:17 More realistic movie battle: Alatriste (2006)
10:17 - 11:42 Pike squares: Not homogenous! - Mixed weapons
11:42 - 13:02 How pikemen might keep themselves safe
13:02 - 19:30 Practical demonstration (sword charge / binding pikes / cutting in confined space)
19:30 - 21:21 Conclusion / outro
*** Sources / Links ***
The article on The Spadone Project
https://thespadoneproject.com/2020/03/14/greatswords-against-pikes-formations-legend-or-truth/
Landsknecht: The ‘Garishly’ Effective Footsoldier Of 16th Century
https://www.realmofhistory.com/2019/12/09/landsknecht-history-pikeman-facts/
Pikes: A Versatile and Deadly Weapon
https://warfarehistorynetwork.com/2015/12/09/pikes-a-versatile-and-deadly-weapon/
Alatriste: Battle of Rocroi
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wAcoekA2Zs8
HEMA group doing 20 vs 20 pikemen fight
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=u-ILV0wKgAU
High res picture of "Bad War" by Hans Holbein the Younger (1497-1543)
https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/d/d0/Bad-war.jpg
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"Highland Storm" by The Slanted Room Records
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Total War: Rome 2 - Charging a pike phalanx, HEAD ON!
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"BY THE GODS, WHY DIDN'T WE THINK THIS ONE THROUGH!?"
"BY THE GODS, WHY DIDN'T WE THINK THIS ONE THROUGH!?"
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"BY THE GODS, WHY DIDN'T WE THINK THIS ONE THROUGH!?"
- published: 17 Feb 2014
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Pike and Shot Warfare - The Spanish Tercio | Early-Modern Warfare
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Pike and shot warfare emerged in response to forces dominating the battlefields such as the Swiss mercenary and the gendarmes, the French heavy cavalry. These p...
Pike and shot warfare emerged in response to forces dominating the battlefields such as the Swiss mercenary and the gendarmes, the French heavy cavalry. These powerhouses dominated their respective troop types throughout the late Middle Ages. During the Pike and Shot age, the first to successfully stand firm against these forces combined were the Spanish. But they had to learn it the hard way during the Italian wars at the battle of Seminara in 1495. But, later, in the battle of Cerignola they actually managed to defeat the French and Swiss Pike men because of their Pike and Shot tactics. The battle of Cerignola is considered the first battle in Europe won by gunpowder warfare. After that they created the Tercio. The Tercio was a Spanish formation, which dominated the European battlefields up to the Thirty Years' War. Only at the Battle of Nieuwpoort (1600) or at the battle of Rocroi 1643 did the tercios show weaknesses.
Some must read mlitary history books:
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Baime, A. J., The Accidental President: Harry S. Truman, 2017. https://amzn.to/3TcDGUj
Beard, M., Emperor of Rome: Ruling the Ancient Roman World, 2023. https://amzn.to/49L2olR
Bevoor, A., Stalingrad: The Fateful Siege: 1942-1943, 1999. https://amzn.to/4a4rqwe
Beevor, A., The Second World War, 2013. https://amzn.to/3wNFITu
Brennan, P+D., Gettysburg in Color, 2022. https://amzn.to/48LGldG
Clausewitz, C., On War, 2010. https://amzn.to/3Vblf5
Kaushik, R., A Global History of Pre-Modern Warfare: 10,000 BCE–1500 CE, 2021. https://amzn.to/49Mtqt7
McPherson, J., Battle Cry of Freedom, The Civil War Era, 2021. https://amzn.to/3TseYAW
Tsu, S., The Art of War, 2007, https://amzn.to/3TuknHA
Sledge. E. B., With the Old Breed: At Peleliu and Okinawa, 2008. https://amzn.to/439olIK
Pomerantsev, P., How to Win an Information War, 2024. https://amzn.to/3Ts0YqQ
Everybody intersted in the tercios should check out this song called hymno de los tercios:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WAMkb6QgyMs
#history #pikeandshot #warfare #battles
Bibliography:
Ayton & Price, The medieval military revolution state, society and military change in medieval and early modern Europe, 1995.
Hale & Wijn, War, Diplomacy and Warfare, in: The New Cambridge Modern History Vol I-V.
Schmittchen, Kriegswesen im Spätmittelatler, 1990.
Senn, s.v. "Kriegführung" in: Historisches Lexikon der Schweiz.
Talett & Trim, European Warfare 1350-1750, 2010.
Tallet, F., Trim, ‘Then was then and now is now’: an overview of change and continuity in late medieval and early-modern warfare, in: Tallet, F., Trim (Ed.), J.B., European Warfare 1350-1750, 2010, p. 1-27.
Clifford, J. Rogers, Tactics and the face of battle, in: Tallet, F., Trim, J.B. (Ed.), European Warfare 1350-1750, 2010, p. 203-235.
Nimwegen, Van, Olaf, The transformation of army organization in early-modern western Europe, c. 1500-1789, in: Tallet, F., Trim, J.B. (Ed.), European Warfare 1350-1750, 2010, p. 159-180.
Mallet, M., Shaw, C., The Italian Wars 1494-1559. War, State and Society In Early Modern Europe, 2012.
Wijn, J. W., Military Forces and Warfare 1610-48, In: The New Cambridge Modern History Volume I, The Decline of Spain and the Thirty Years War 1609-48/59, 1971.p. 202-225.
Hale, J. R., International Relations in the West: Diplomacy and War, in: The New Cambridge Modern History Volume IV, The Renaissance 1493-1520, 1957, p. 259-291.
Hale, J., R., Armies, Navies and the Art of War, in: The New Cambridge Modern History Volume III, The Counter-Reformation and Price Revolution 1559-1610, 1968, p. 171-208.
Hale, J., R., Armies, Navies and the Art of War, in: The New Cambridge Modern History Volume II, The Reformation 1520-1559, 1958, p. 481-509.
Kloosterhuis, J., s.v. “Infantry” in: Enzyklopädie der Neuzeit Online.
Sikora, M., s.v. “Tercio” in: Enzyklopädie der Neuzeit Online.
Ignacio Lopez, The Spanish Tercios 1536–1704, 2012.
Music:
Video Game Soldier by Twin Musicom (via YouTube Library)
https://wn.com/Pike_And_Shot_Warfare_The_Spanish_Tercio_|_Early_Modern_Warfare
Pike and shot warfare emerged in response to forces dominating the battlefields such as the Swiss mercenary and the gendarmes, the French heavy cavalry. These powerhouses dominated their respective troop types throughout the late Middle Ages. During the Pike and Shot age, the first to successfully stand firm against these forces combined were the Spanish. But they had to learn it the hard way during the Italian wars at the battle of Seminara in 1495. But, later, in the battle of Cerignola they actually managed to defeat the French and Swiss Pike men because of their Pike and Shot tactics. The battle of Cerignola is considered the first battle in Europe won by gunpowder warfare. After that they created the Tercio. The Tercio was a Spanish formation, which dominated the European battlefields up to the Thirty Years' War. Only at the Battle of Nieuwpoort (1600) or at the battle of Rocroi 1643 did the tercios show weaknesses.
Some must read mlitary history books:
Ambrose, S. E., Band of Brothers: E Company, 2001. https://amzn.to/438ltvZ
Baime, A. J., The Accidental President: Harry S. Truman, 2017. https://amzn.to/3TcDGUj
Beard, M., Emperor of Rome: Ruling the Ancient Roman World, 2023. https://amzn.to/49L2olR
Bevoor, A., Stalingrad: The Fateful Siege: 1942-1943, 1999. https://amzn.to/4a4rqwe
Beevor, A., The Second World War, 2013. https://amzn.to/3wNFITu
Brennan, P+D., Gettysburg in Color, 2022. https://amzn.to/48LGldG
Clausewitz, C., On War, 2010. https://amzn.to/3Vblf5
Kaushik, R., A Global History of Pre-Modern Warfare: 10,000 BCE–1500 CE, 2021. https://amzn.to/49Mtqt7
McPherson, J., Battle Cry of Freedom, The Civil War Era, 2021. https://amzn.to/3TseYAW
Tsu, S., The Art of War, 2007, https://amzn.to/3TuknHA
Sledge. E. B., With the Old Breed: At Peleliu and Okinawa, 2008. https://amzn.to/439olIK
Pomerantsev, P., How to Win an Information War, 2024. https://amzn.to/3Ts0YqQ
Everybody intersted in the tercios should check out this song called hymno de los tercios:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WAMkb6QgyMs
#history #pikeandshot #warfare #battles
Bibliography:
Ayton & Price, The medieval military revolution state, society and military change in medieval and early modern Europe, 1995.
Hale & Wijn, War, Diplomacy and Warfare, in: The New Cambridge Modern History Vol I-V.
Schmittchen, Kriegswesen im Spätmittelatler, 1990.
Senn, s.v. "Kriegführung" in: Historisches Lexikon der Schweiz.
Talett & Trim, European Warfare 1350-1750, 2010.
Tallet, F., Trim, ‘Then was then and now is now’: an overview of change and continuity in late medieval and early-modern warfare, in: Tallet, F., Trim (Ed.), J.B., European Warfare 1350-1750, 2010, p. 1-27.
Clifford, J. Rogers, Tactics and the face of battle, in: Tallet, F., Trim, J.B. (Ed.), European Warfare 1350-1750, 2010, p. 203-235.
Nimwegen, Van, Olaf, The transformation of army organization in early-modern western Europe, c. 1500-1789, in: Tallet, F., Trim, J.B. (Ed.), European Warfare 1350-1750, 2010, p. 159-180.
Mallet, M., Shaw, C., The Italian Wars 1494-1559. War, State and Society In Early Modern Europe, 2012.
Wijn, J. W., Military Forces and Warfare 1610-48, In: The New Cambridge Modern History Volume I, The Decline of Spain and the Thirty Years War 1609-48/59, 1971.p. 202-225.
Hale, J. R., International Relations in the West: Diplomacy and War, in: The New Cambridge Modern History Volume IV, The Renaissance 1493-1520, 1957, p. 259-291.
Hale, J., R., Armies, Navies and the Art of War, in: The New Cambridge Modern History Volume III, The Counter-Reformation and Price Revolution 1559-1610, 1968, p. 171-208.
Hale, J., R., Armies, Navies and the Art of War, in: The New Cambridge Modern History Volume II, The Reformation 1520-1559, 1958, p. 481-509.
Kloosterhuis, J., s.v. “Infantry” in: Enzyklopädie der Neuzeit Online.
Sikora, M., s.v. “Tercio” in: Enzyklopädie der Neuzeit Online.
Ignacio Lopez, The Spanish Tercios 1536–1704, 2012.
Music:
Video Game Soldier by Twin Musicom (via YouTube Library)
- published: 02 Dec 2023
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Learn the Art of Combat - Pike techniques #2: Thrusting basics
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In this video we want to compare the different thrusts of the Landsknecht pike. These range from really simple to more difficult to extremely unusual techniques...
In this video we want to compare the different thrusts of the Landsknecht pike. These range from really simple to more difficult to extremely unusual techniques. Particularly in terms of target accuracy, there are significant differences in some cases. Therefore, some thrusting technique requires a lot of practice. But is it worth the effort? Why make it difficult if it can’t be simpler and more precise? To answer this question, let’s take a closer look at all the thrusts to draw a conclusion at the end of the video.
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In this video we want to compare the different thrusts of the Landsknecht pike. These range from really simple to more difficult to extremely unusual techniques. Particularly in terms of target accuracy, there are significant differences in some cases. Therefore, some thrusting technique requires a lot of practice. But is it worth the effort? Why make it difficult if it can’t be simpler and more precise? To answer this question, let’s take a closer look at all the thrusts to draw a conclusion at the end of the video.
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1600s warfare | pike phalanx action
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The Value of the Pike Emerges When Used Correctly
The pike might be one of the simplest weapons ever devised: a long pole with a sharp end. ...
published: 23 Mar 2020
The Value of the Pike Emerges When Used Correctly
The Value of the Pike Emerges When Used Correctly
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The pike might be one of the simplest weapons ever devised: a long pole with a sharp end. But when used alongside other pikes, its effect can be nothing short of devastating.
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Weapons used by Landsknechts - Pike/Spear, Poleaxe/Warhammer, Halberd, Battlesword, Katzbalger, Gun
Here I show you the most common weapons used by the landsknechts in the 15th and 16th cent...
published: 28 Jul 2022
Weapons used by Landsknechts - Pike/Spear, Poleaxe/Warhammer, Halberd, Battlesword, Katzbalger, Gun
Weapons used by Landsknechts - Pike/Spear, Poleaxe/Warhammer, Halberd, Battlesword, Katzbalger, Gun
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Here I show you the most common weapons used by the landsknechts in the 15th and 16th centuries. Further explanations about handling and use can be found in other videos on my channel. I would be happy if you would leave a subscription and look around there. All movement patterns are results of my research with original sources about military theorie and fight-books of the middle ages and the renaissance.
Now I wish you a lot of fun watching me sweating and hope that the artful movements inspire you to try it yourself.
0:00 Intro
0:47 Pike
2:00 Poleaxe
3:23 Halberd
4:43 Battlesword
6:20 Katzbalger
7:48 Arquebus
6:58
Learn the Art of Combat - Pike techniques #1: Pike vs shorter weapons
With weapons that are much shorter than the pike, running in is an essential part of mixed...
published: 03 Sep 2021
Learn the Art of Combat - Pike techniques #1: Pike vs shorter weapons
Learn the Art of Combat - Pike techniques #1: Pike vs shorter weapons
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With weapons that are much shorter than the pike, running in is an essential part of mixed weapon fencing. Here the carrier of the shorter weapon has no choice but to run in to get past the longer weapon.
In 4 examples with different weapons we try to work out some basic concepts against the extremely long pike. Even with the pike itself!
Timemarks:
0:00 Start
0:27 Introduction
1:31 Pike vs Saber/Dussak
2:27 Pike vs Battle Sword
3:10 Pike vs Halbert
3:56 Pike vs Pike
4:49 Summary
Frequently asked questions:
Pikes only works in formation. Why you show us a Duelsituation?
This has didactic reasons why techniques are also presented in isolation in the old fencing books. Martial arts concepts are difficult to understand if you let all influences and individualities flow in. Especially that of a field battle. But by the way, pikes in duels were definitely weapons for tournaments and fencing schools.
What kind of pike is that?
The Pike is a three-part simulator from https://jesterofblades.de/
The prototype of this pike has become a bit too wobbly. However, a certain degree of flexibility is important for safe sparring. We'll see how the final product will be. But it can be a little stiffer.
Is a pike so wobbly?
The pike is a little more wobbly than usual with the original. It is a sparring version for safe practice. The material is ash.
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THIS PIKE WEAPON IS INSANE! (Guts & Blackpowder)
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How Pikemen Changed the Face of European Warfare
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How Pikemen Changed the Face of European Warfare
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Pole weapons have been in use ever since men waged war. Most famously by the Spanish Tercios, the Swiss pikemen and the Landsknechts. But already the ancient Macedonian Phalanges were armed with a long pike, the Sarissa, and while the Romans preferred their javelins, pole weapons were on the rise again in the Middle Ages. A wide variety of such weapons was in use, but the pike quickly emerged as one of the most important infantry weapons. By the 16th century, central weapons in hand-to-hand combat such as swords, maces, and axes were largely replaced by pikes and similar but shorter weapons like the halberd. This is how modern historiography explains the rise of the pikeman:
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Duffy, C., Siege Warfare: The Fortress in the Early Modern World 1494-1660, Vol. 1, 1979. https://amzn.to/32dvvwM
Rogers, C.J., The military revolution debate. Readings on the military transformation of early modern Europe, 1995. https://amzn.to/3geVDMM
Rogers, C.J., Soldiers' Lives through History - The Middle Ages, 2006. https://amzn.to/3j2kQvG
Parker, C., The Cambridge History of Warfare, 2005. https://amzn.to/32ggn1L
Van Nimwegen, O., The Dutch Army and the Military Revolutions, 1588-1688, 2010. https://amzn.to/2E3Fc95
Bibliography
Sources
Barret, R. The Theoretike and Practicke of Moderne Warres. London, 1598.
Garrard, W. The Arte of Warre, London, 1591.
Literature
Rogers, Clifford J., Tactics and the Face of Battle, in: Tallet, Frank/Trim, D. J. B. (Ed.), European
Warfare 1350-1750, Cambridge 2010.
Schmidtchen, Volker, Kriegswesen im späten Mittelalter. Technik, Taktik, Theorie, Weinheim 1990.
Ortenburg, G., Waffe und Waffengebrauch im Zeitalter der Landsknechte (Heerwesen der Neuzeit, Abt. 1, Bd. 1) Koblenz 1984.
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How Greatswords Beat Pikes in Battle - Or Did They?
Part 1 (Yes, Giant Swords Existed, BUT...)
https://youtu.be/sAcCJM3Lupk
The Landsknecht (...
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How Greatswords Beat Pikes in Battle - Or Did They?
How Greatswords Beat Pikes in Battle - Or Did They?
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Part 1 (Yes, Giant Swords Existed, BUT...)
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The Landsknecht ("servant of the country", a German mercenary) is mostly known for his flamboyant outfits and the iconic Zweihander, AKA greatsword, a large two-handed sword. On the battlefield they supposedly used those to chop pikes and break up enemy formations. The evidence we have for this is surprisingly limited though.
So let's take a closer look at some historical depictions and written reports from the 16th and 17th centuries. I also added some personal speculation and an improvised demonstration for visual reference. Take it with a grain of salt, as I'm not an expert on military tactics of the time. I did as much research as time permitted, (which is linked below) but there may be things I've missed.
More thoughts on cutting polearms
https://youtu.be/_Fa-3gUhxC0
The foam greatsword I used as a prop is the Doppelsoldner by Calimacil
http://calimacil.com?aff=55
*** Time Stamps ***
00:00 - 01:02 Introduction
01:02 - 01:48 The Pike Square
01:48 - 02:38 What is a pike?
02:38 - 03:55 "Academic" fencing masters & skill vs. battlefield chaos
03:55 - 04:41 Spadone vs. polearms
04:41 - 08:10 Evidence for chopping pikes with greatswords
08:10 - 09:36 Shock troops, discipline, unit cohesion
09:36 - 10:17 More realistic movie battle: Alatriste (2006)
10:17 - 11:42 Pike squares: Not homogenous! - Mixed weapons
11:42 - 13:02 How pikemen might keep themselves safe
13:02 - 19:30 Practical demonstration (sword charge / binding pikes / cutting in confined space)
19:30 - 21:21 Conclusion / outro
*** Sources / Links ***
The article on The Spadone Project
https://thespadoneproject.com/2020/03/14/greatswords-against-pikes-formations-legend-or-truth/
Landsknecht: The ‘Garishly’ Effective Footsoldier Of 16th Century
https://www.realmofhistory.com/2019/12/09/landsknecht-history-pikeman-facts/
Pikes: A Versatile and Deadly Weapon
https://warfarehistorynetwork.com/2015/12/09/pikes-a-versatile-and-deadly-weapon/
Alatriste: Battle of Rocroi
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wAcoekA2Zs8
HEMA group doing 20 vs 20 pikemen fight
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=u-ILV0wKgAU
High res picture of "Bad War" by Hans Holbein the Younger (1497-1543)
https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/d/d0/Bad-war.jpg
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Total War: Rome 2 - Charging a pike phalanx, HEAD ON!
"BY THE GODS, WHY DIDN'T WE THINK THIS ONE THROUGH!?"
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Total War: Rome 2 - Charging a pike phalanx, HEAD ON!
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Pike and Shot Warfare - The Spanish Tercio | Early-Modern Warfare
Pike and shot warfare emerged in response to forces dominating the battlefields such as th...
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Pike and Shot Warfare - The Spanish Tercio | Early-Modern Warfare
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Pike and shot warfare emerged in response to forces dominating the battlefields such as the Swiss mercenary and the gendarmes, the French heavy cavalry. These powerhouses dominated their respective troop types throughout the late Middle Ages. During the Pike and Shot age, the first to successfully stand firm against these forces combined were the Spanish. But they had to learn it the hard way during the Italian wars at the battle of Seminara in 1495. But, later, in the battle of Cerignola they actually managed to defeat the French and Swiss Pike men because of their Pike and Shot tactics. The battle of Cerignola is considered the first battle in Europe won by gunpowder warfare. After that they created the Tercio. The Tercio was a Spanish formation, which dominated the European battlefields up to the Thirty Years' War. Only at the Battle of Nieuwpoort (1600) or at the battle of Rocroi 1643 did the tercios show weaknesses.
Some must read mlitary history books:
Ambrose, S. E., Band of Brothers: E Company, 2001. https://amzn.to/438ltvZ
Baime, A. J., The Accidental President: Harry S. Truman, 2017. https://amzn.to/3TcDGUj
Beard, M., Emperor of Rome: Ruling the Ancient Roman World, 2023. https://amzn.to/49L2olR
Bevoor, A., Stalingrad: The Fateful Siege: 1942-1943, 1999. https://amzn.to/4a4rqwe
Beevor, A., The Second World War, 2013. https://amzn.to/3wNFITu
Brennan, P+D., Gettysburg in Color, 2022. https://amzn.to/48LGldG
Clausewitz, C., On War, 2010. https://amzn.to/3Vblf5
Kaushik, R., A Global History of Pre-Modern Warfare: 10,000 BCE–1500 CE, 2021. https://amzn.to/49Mtqt7
McPherson, J., Battle Cry of Freedom, The Civil War Era, 2021. https://amzn.to/3TseYAW
Tsu, S., The Art of War, 2007, https://amzn.to/3TuknHA
Sledge. E. B., With the Old Breed: At Peleliu and Okinawa, 2008. https://amzn.to/439olIK
Pomerantsev, P., How to Win an Information War, 2024. https://amzn.to/3Ts0YqQ
Everybody intersted in the tercios should check out this song called hymno de los tercios:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WAMkb6QgyMs
#history #pikeandshot #warfare #battles
Bibliography:
Ayton & Price, The medieval military revolution state, society and military change in medieval and early modern Europe, 1995.
Hale & Wijn, War, Diplomacy and Warfare, in: The New Cambridge Modern History Vol I-V.
Schmittchen, Kriegswesen im Spätmittelatler, 1990.
Senn, s.v. "Kriegführung" in: Historisches Lexikon der Schweiz.
Talett & Trim, European Warfare 1350-1750, 2010.
Tallet, F., Trim, ‘Then was then and now is now’: an overview of change and continuity in late medieval and early-modern warfare, in: Tallet, F., Trim (Ed.), J.B., European Warfare 1350-1750, 2010, p. 1-27.
Clifford, J. Rogers, Tactics and the face of battle, in: Tallet, F., Trim, J.B. (Ed.), European Warfare 1350-1750, 2010, p. 203-235.
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Learn the Art of Combat - Pike techniques #2: Thrusting basics
In this video we want to compare the different thrusts of the Landsknecht pike. These rang...
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Learn the Art of Combat - Pike techniques #2: Thrusting basics
Learn the Art of Combat - Pike techniques #2: Thrusting basics
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In this video we want to compare the different thrusts of the Landsknecht pike. These range from really simple to more difficult to extremely unusual techniques. Particularly in terms of target accuracy, there are significant differences in some cases. Therefore, some thrusting technique requires a lot of practice. But is it worth the effort? Why make it difficult if it can’t be simpler and more precise? To answer this question, let’s take a closer look at all the thrusts to draw a conclusion at the end of the video.
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1600s warfare | pike phalanx action
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Pike (weapon)
A pike is a pole weapon, a very long thrusting spear formerly used extensively by infantry. Unlike many similar weapons, the pike is not intended to be thrown. Pikes were used regularly in European warfare from the early Middle Ages until around 1700, and wielded by foot soldiers deployed in close quarters. The pike found extensive use with Landsknecht armies and Swiss mercenaries, who employed it as their main weapon and used it in pike square formations. A similar weapon, the sarissa, was also used by Alexander the Great's Macedonian phalanx infantry to great effect. Generally, a spear becomes a pike when it is too long to be wielded with one hand in combat.
Design
The pike was a long weapon, varying considerably in size, from 3 to 7.5 metres (10 to 25 feet) long. It was approximately 2.5–6 kg (5.5–13.2 lb) in weight, with sixteenth-century military writer Sir John Smythe recommending lighter rather than heavier pikes. It had a wooden shaft with an iron or steel spearhead affixed. The shaft near the head was often reinforced with metal strips called "cheeks" or langets. When the troops of opposing armies both carried the pike, it often grew in a sort of arms race, getting longer in both shaft and head length to give one side's pikemen an edge in the combat. The extreme length of such weapons required a strong wood such as well-seasoned ash for the pole, which was tapered towards the point to prevent the pike from sagging on the ends, although this was always a problem in pike handling. It is a common mistake to refer to a bladed polearm as a pike; such weapons are more generally halberds, glaives or voulges.
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