[Jasper]

Originally posted by Psitticine:
I believe he's talking about martial arts movies and the like, not actual Japanese military tradition.

Umm, errr... I'm not sure how to politely say this, but that sure doesn't fit with what I've read of Japanese military history -- although admitedly I'm an amateur not an expert.

Perhaps you could direct me to a source? I'm most curious to see how the Japanese made use of shields.

[Edit: Arg! I responded to the wrong post.]

[ December 03, 2003, 03:19: Message edited by: Jasper ]