Were Polearms Pointless? Halberds, Spontoons, and Pikes in Linear Warfare Ft. The Far Off Station

On my last trip to New England, I met up with my friend ‪@TheFarOffStation‬, who alongside having an awesome channel is also a sergeant with the recreated 10th Regiment of Foot. And that means that he gets to carry a Halberd (or, a halbert, as it was sometimes spelled back in the day!) rather than a musket or fusil into battle!
But...if you're going up against an army of muskets and guns, is bringing what is basically just a long pointed stick really such a good idea? In this video, Jon and I talk all about the glory that is the Polearm!
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