Thrand's Overarm Spear Vs Christopher Matthew's Underarm spear! A Storm of Spears!

Historical Identity
Historical Identity
3 Video Views·Sep 10, 2026

Thrand compares his Overarm Throwing slide Technique and Theory of Ancient Phalanx and medieval shield wall as well as single combat with spear shield to Christopher Matthew's Theory of Underarm punching method from his book "A Storm of Spears". So sit back Grab an ale or mead wile you watch a compiled video of the major points and differences of the two historical theories go head to head Thrand's Gigging or overarm ward Throwing slide compared to Matthew's underarm ward punching or body thrust technique. Thrand shows extreme power with his technique as well as historical evidence and address many points made in A Storm of Spears by both agreeing and proving Matthew's assumptions wrong on many accounts proved with a series of extreme test! This Video Truly is a Storm of Spears!

Note from Thrand we will be doing a totally action book review of a A Storm of Spears very soon by Christopher Matthew's. It will be full review and filled with new test and comparison of ideas as well as showing conflicting historical evidence.

This is a reply to A Storm of Spears: Understanding the Greek Hoplite in Action by Christopher Matthew
http://www.amazon.com/Storm-Spears-Un...

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