Swiss shock troops
Inside the square were special troops whose function it was to rush out and engage the enemy in close-quarters combat. They carried a variety of weapons such as the morning star, which consisted of a mace topped with sharp spikes.
Inside the square were special troops whose function it was to rush out and engage the enemy in close-quarters combat. They carried a variety of weapons such as the morning star, which consisted of a mace topped with sharp spikes.