December 3rd, 2003, 05:18 AM
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Re: What role does a shield play?
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Originally posted by Psitticine:
I believe he's talking about martial arts movies and the like, not actual Japanese military tradition. 
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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 ] |
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