Are we talking 1 on 1? I’m no expert, but didn’t Spartans usually fight in groups with interlinked shields? So perhaps that type of shield wouldn’t help much in this situation. I guess whoever could get a jab in between the armour of their opponent faster. My money would be on the samurai, but I think it would be a close fight.
Yeah I remember reading that samurai usually fought on horseback with bows. But in close combat I’m sure they could put up a good fight with their swords.
Are we talking 1 on 1? I’m no expert, but didn’t Spartans usually fight in groups with interlinked shields? So perhaps that type of shield wouldn’t help much in this situation. I guess whoever could get a jab in between the armour of their opponent faster. My money would be on the samurai, but I think it would be a close fight.
Also, Spartans fought on foot and Samurai were mounted warriors. Spears aren’t enough for a cavalry charge, you need a line of pikes.
Yeah I remember reading that samurai usually fought on horseback with bows. But in close combat I’m sure they could put up a good fight with their swords.