schiltron

the scottish army formed a defensive schiltron to repel the english cavalry.

robert the bruce revolutionized the schiltron by turning it into an offensive formation.

soldiers within the schiltron planted their pike butts firmly into the ground.

a dense schiltron presented a formidable wall of spears against charging horses.

historical records describe the schiltron as a circular formation of spearmen.

discipline was essential to maintain the integrity of the schiltron under fire.

the english longbowmen rained arrows down upon the static schiltron.

breaking formation usually spelled disaster for the soldiers in a schiltron.

the schiltron formation was a direct response to heavy cavalry charges.

each man in the schiltron carried a long pike to keep enemies at bay.

at bannockburn, the schiltron proved decisive in the scottish victory.

a well-drilled schiltron could advance slowly while remaining impenetrable.

commanders used the schiltron to anchor the center of the battlefield line.