Pike
- Other Names: Sudis
- In Redwall: Used mostly by hares.
- Time Period: 14th-16th century
- Origin: Scotland
- Description:
A staff, 16-18 feet long, that had a
small piercing head about 10 inches long. The image of a pike below is
shown after having been taken apart.
- Use: The pike was used by infantry to
fend off cavalry. It was very effective against mounted troops.
Like the halberd, pikemen were vulnerable to
infantry attacks, and so was deadly for the wielder if he fought alone.
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