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I'm a medieval infantryman. My unit is facing a full charge by heavily cavalry. What is the experience like? What are my chances of my survival? Will impact send me flying or will I be crushed? How would the outcome differ if my unit was equipped with swords, pikes or pole arms?

by /u/Lovecraftian666 in /r/AskHistorians

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