A pikeman of the 17th century in the dress of Cromwell's New Model Army. Depite the introduction of muskets, the pike played an important part in protecting musketeers from cavalry units. The pike is basically a very long thrusting spear formerly used extensively by infantry from the Late Middle Ages to the early 18th century, and were wielded by foot soldiers deployed in close quarters. They were eventually replaced by rifles, which had a longer range, and to which a bayonet could be attached.

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Location: England
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