Shields Treatise I
| Shields Treatise I Written by Jens Dalen |
| "The Nistrian Warfare, its History, and its Distinctions From the Warfare of Aldor" Allows you to learn the following Shield abilities: Raise Shield Breakthrough Moment of Retribution Embodiment of Resilience Reading this book grants some Experience. |
War always changes, and so do the armies. Though one thing remains constant throughout centuries - a shield wall. The Nistrians are the most aware of this fact. 100 |
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| “ | War always changes, and so do the armies. Though one thing remains constant throughout centuries - a shield wall. The Nistrians are the most aware of this fact. | „ |
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If there's something for our commanders to learn from Nistrians it is how to employ the shield wall tactics with the same efficacy. Our army mostly relies on heavy cavalry and archers. The Nistrian army, on the other hand, is built around heavy infantry equipped with tower shields. They are usually deployed in square formations, so that their shields protect not only the first row but also the archers standing behind them. This makes the Nistrian army almost impervious to a disorganized enemy - their soldiers can safely deliver strikes from the cover of their shields without endangering themselves or worrying about getting flanked.
Fjall dwarves can only bite their axe handles in frustration, powerless against orderly lines bristling with steel. Once you factor in the masterful support of their light cavalry and horse archers, which deliver lightning fast attacks at enemy flanks, it becomes abundantly clear why Nistrians rarely return home without a victory.
Aldorian commanders usually attempt to weaken Nistrians with sustained volleys from longbows before sending in a cavalry wedge to break their formations. However, this brash tactic is very risky and often leads to large casualties or even defeat. That's why I suggest abandoning needless pride and actually learning from our sworn enemy's success...
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