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From: david14@garfield.UUCP (David Janes)
Newsgroups: net.misc
Subject: Re: Re: Do people walk to the left in England?
Message-ID: <696@garfield.UUCP>
Date: Mon, 21-Nov-83 09:53:46 EST
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Posted: Mon Nov 21 09:53:46 1983
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> I think the sword/lance convention would be the other way around (i.e the
> enemy passes on your left).  It is better to have the shield towards
> the enemy than the weapon.  This is both for protection and to enable
> a better swing.  Try hitting a tennis ball without swinging the racquet
> back first.

> Dave (Python For Ever!) Nixon	ihuxm!nxn

Actually, you can parry with your sword instead of blocking the blow
with your shield, and you would still have to turn 90 degrees around in
order fight the other person, so you unnecessarily waste time which is very
important when you fight with swords. Also, most people who carry swords
around when they travel have some confidence in their ability, and would
rather fight an offensive battle rather than a defensive one. Although you
are limited to a smaller swing (say, about 90 degrees), a larger swing would
not increase the energy the sword has a great deal. There would be some loss
of control, since you are moving your whole body rather than just mainly
your arm.

dave
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