Shield Tactics used by Warriors & Cops

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Over the past few centuries, weapons technology has progressed by leaps and bounds, and recently developed equipment that is only a few years old runs the risk of becoming obsolete.
In this modern age of near constant innovation, the shield, a piece of technology with its origins in the distant past, has been given a new purpose even in the twenty-first century.
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[@Nachocheese046]

tank

[@adivitto2k348]

This comment: 6 hours ago. the video itself: 1 hour ago

[@neilevans6331]

10 worst riot

[@vitoscaleta439]

Will do 👍🏼

[@Goldenwhitewings]

@@adivitto2k348you know you can private videos before posting right

[@SilverFang2789]

"If it's not broken, don't fix it" is the perfect phrase to describe shield tactics that have lasted for ages.

[@Blind_Ghostling]

well atleast he has finally done a face reveal!!!

[@TGOTYZero]

Just attack the legs

[@jaywebster624]

@@TGOTYZerohe would strike before u could

[@Norwagen]

Very long spear > short spear and shield

[@OK-yy6qz]

​@@NorwagenArrows exist

[@j.peters1222]

No matter how much time has passed some tech is just timeless.

[@cfi8192]

And some tactics are still relevant

[@ArnieOcfemia]

For example, the famous M1911. It's design paved the way for many modern pistols. And even to this day, it still remains in use by large, despite being a hundred years old.

[@j.peters1222]

@@ArnieOcfemia Also the AK47

[@tigerax9953]

@@j.peters1222no, stg 44 is a better influence in my opinion

[@j.peters1222]

@@tigerax9953 The StG44 was actually closer in design to the AR15 than the AK47 despite the passing first glance. Both the StG44 and AR15 use buffer tubes located in the stock to aid with recoil.

[@aronbruno327]

Riot police uses cavalry tactics as well, another seemingly outdated weapon.

[@alexanderrahl7034]

Well, realistically for them, who's going to counter it? The riot police can confidently March in a Phalanx because they're safe in the knowledge the mob won't be coordinated or disciplined enough to outflank them and exploit the biggest weakness of a Phalanx. While mounted police are almost 100% sure they aren't going to go up against spear warbands or Pikemen lol

[@drk5orp-655]

Love those.

[@mayorofbagtown9097]

It IS outdated on a modern battlefield. It only works against large crowds that aren't shooting at you.

[@jorenprins5947]

They do

[@TheArklyte]

​@@mayorofbagtown9097that's why peaceful protesters should really start considering using billhooks as a handle for their signs.

[@dogloversrule8476]

Makes sense why we went back to Roman style gear & tactics for riot policing. When it comes to massed formations meant to both protect the members of the formation & to disrupt & defeat opponents using melee & primitive projectile weapons, the Roman wrote the book on it

[@telall]

You should also take a look at ancient Chinese military formation they use rectangular shield too

[@Dimitris9999]

The first who used these formations was alexander the great and Macedonians with their phalanx and long spears.The Romans then advanced these tactics.But all started from the Macedonians

[@Artix902]

@@Dimitris9999 yeah but they got owned by the superior Roman heavy infantry

[@Dimitris9999]

@@Artix902 they got owned because after the death of Alexander the Great Macedonia fell in chaos.The lands that were conquered were split in 4 or 5 parts and different people decided to rule them.Also the romans used a tactic in order to conquest the ancient Greeks called divide and rule.The greeks never united against the common enemy as they did before and after many times so it was very easy for Romans to beat each city on its own.The Romans never fought the great macedonian phalanx that was destroying everything on its way during the campaign of Alexander.They fought the remains of it.But of the rest is history for them and the great empire that they built

[@arx3516]

​@@Dimitris9999the tactics used by the romans were developed specifically to defeat the phalanx.

[@MagicKnivesGaming]

It’s funny how in cod, riot shields are practically bulletproof, but yet they wouldn’t stand a chance against most firearms in the first place. Then again I’m glad I can carry one on my back to protect my rear when I’m running around knifing ppl, the most hilarious knife only class setup ever 😂

[@Slenderslayer351]

Unlike in the Battlefield series where the shields at least look like they can stop bullets, and have durability (Especially in BF4 where the window on the shield can be smashed by a a shotgun slug or a high caliber rifle)

[@rosaria8384]

Meanwhile Battlefield has a shield that deflects bullets

[@RustyUNITB]

It’d be better to call em ballistic shields in game, since at least that is the actual name of bullet-resistant shields Also, Magic, the turtle desires bloodshed

[@yiayyiay1352]

thats because the shields in cod are ballistic shields, sutch shields do exist and are made for swat units

[@reeyuh526]

It's not just the shield tactics that are mimicking the past. I've seen pictures of police in their riot gear, and a close up of one officers soft riot helmet had a strikingly similar design to the Imperial Gallic Helmet. The only difference was that instead of the cheek pieces, it had the clear face guard.

[@Mifey05]

When you think about it, shields became outdated with the introduction of firearms. But riots mostly consist of regular melee weapons and certain projectile, mirroring medieval warfare, which made the usage of Riot Shield make sense.

[@jmrallosbv4037]

Bro forgot the *"Ballistic Shields"* which blocks bullets...

[@Mifey05]

@@jmrallosbv4037 you can see shields everywhere in stereotypical Medieval fights How many times have you seen the ballistic shield?

[@jmrallosbv4037]

@@Mifey05 Around uh... 46 times?

[@Mifey05]

@@jmrallosbv4037 1. Ballistic shields are all-around more expensive than a regular riot shield (edit: assumption) 2. I'm talking about shields used to block melee hits and miscellaneous projectiles that was made obsolete by muskets

[@andrewmontgomery5621]

Captain Price: "Grab a riot shield...we'll need cover out here."

[@theconqueringram5295]

Say what you want about the police, but I think it's pretty cool how their tactics and equipment are similar to ancient warfare.

[@marcpaulus6291]

Have you ever seen an entire riot police force using testudo? I dont have. Single Officers holding their shild overhead yes, but an entire formation no

[@satriadicky3732]

​@@marcpaulus6291I heard police officers eat babies too😢

[@charlie_magne_103]

@@satriadicky3732 what

[@krasinmarinov]

​@@satriadicky3732?????

[@breadbake7543]

@@satriadicky3732 "We eat berries not babies"

[@Armin2012]

Facinating to see just how many things we have today are still fundamentally same as something we consider as old, if not outright ancient

[@BenetteG]

We still watch wrestling and MMA which are the modern equivalent to the coliseum gladiator matches. Even things like Nascar and F1 are basically the modern equivalent to chariot races. Things change but also remains the same.

[@elishafollet5347]

​@@BenetteGdon't forget the Olympics, thousands or so years later and we decided to bring em back.

[@CliffCardi]

The Roman scutum with its height and curved sides is GREAT when fighting in formation. However, because of its weight, it’s hard to use in one-on-one melees or retreats. Soldiers knowing know that you’re much better defended when remaining in formation rather than breaking and fleeing.

[@memento-mori-amor]

Tell that to that drunken fool Pullo

[@laudreport3798]

Fascinating! Old technology applied nowadays to crowd control.

[@Number1Irishlad]

1:27 small thing, but i like the attention to detail with the bosphoran kingdom there, not being _quite_ under Roman control

[@risingforce9291]

- diy Caltrops (cuttings of barbed wire part, rusty the better) - powdered rust & glass in thin plastic bag (tight and full of air to burst easily) - diy spicy smoke (put some powdered very dried chilli with little oil on a paper, roll it, staple one end first, place some match heads inside, then staple the other end)

[@kmocrojo]

So modern day cops are old warriors basically

[@carolmalarkey5314]

Pretty much

[@jl88570]

Excellent work guys. Make a video and for the role and the use of swords today please.

[@theromanorder]

Please talk about German vs British trenches

[@holdencross5904]

Really should German vs allied since French were also muddy messes in comparison to german

[@ahmadqasim4773]

"Age is just a number"-some stuff will be used effectively for centuries

[@mr_pigman1013]

😏

[@pabcu2507]

But is the shield strong like link’s shield?

[@mitwhitgaming7722]

Now I wanna try shield surfing with a riot shield.

[@javelinanti-airandanti-tan6276]

@@mitwhitgaming7722bro what

[@mitwhitgaming7722]

@@javelinanti-airandanti-tan6276 Link's shield, Legend of Zelda, videogame.

[@MeagerHomeless]

Soyboy lol

[@chiapets2594]

His shield weakest

[@user-dy8nd4cr3z]

What happened if the police and the protesters use the same tactics ?

[@JoeMama-ef7ju]

It will be a battle

[@sddss2459]

It takes a screen shot

[@kawa4659]

Algo asi paso en Japón en una protesta universitaria , los estudiantes japoneses llegaron con palos y piedras y la batalla fue un caos total , podria decirse que fue un empate por lo cual esas tácticas que usa la policía estan diseñadas pensando en reducir civiles desarmados . otro ejemplo fue en Argentina en la presidencia de Mauricio Macri aquella ocasión donde miles de protestantes de movimientos de izquierda y sindicalistas arrojaron toneladas de piedras a la policía de Buenos Aires, esa dia fue lo mas cercano que tuvimos a la guerra de las galias en Argentina, fue una derrota total de la policia.

[@monosodiumglutamate9896]

The 1600s

[@corymorimacori1059]

“So you should take your cow skin shield and hide under it! You’re f****** the most triumphant third of the triumvirate!” Julius Caesar

[@NikeshDahal-yz1bf]

I'm first of the Empire and last of the reduky and hunting you acomnly by League's of my country men. Ask my kidnapper if ....

[@Necrodermis]

yep riot shield formations work incredibly well against disorganized rioters. However if the rioters are organized like at Sanrizuka where the rioters showed a use of coordinated tactics and formations along with supply lines then it can get really nasty for the police.

[@MrOiram46]

Or that one time when someone drove a T-34 tank into a riot from the rioters’ side

[@solalee4693]

"Sir, whi is there a roman legionary in our swat unit?" "If it aint broken,don't fix it."

[@bishalgurung4356]

I am surprised that you're the only person I know who tells the different between riot shields and ballistic shields. Why would riot shields be bullet proof, it is not like somebody is going to shoot them, unless they do have a gun, also the word RIOT is in it.

[@batalorian7997]

Well, how many people do you actually know?

[@SEAZNDragon]

You be surprised

[@bulldozer281]

Riot shield: dealing with protests/riots Ballistic shield: dealing with barricaded suspects

[@TheOneManWhoBeatYou]

At least in Ontario Canada they are if someone presents or fires a gun in the crowd the tactic is that the riot officers quickly drop to their stomachs while officers behind them with rifles deal with the threat. Learned that in Police Foundations (useless degree btw) when we got to play the "rioters" in OPP riot officer training, though that was twelve years ago so that might have changed

[@azimisyauqieabdulwahab9401]

@@TheOneManWhoBeatYou Freedom Convoy

[@HappiKarafuru]

The Roman and their army of legionnaire might be thing of the past but their legacy and tactics will remain forever live throughout the ages

[@kommanderc7208]

The animation quality keeps getting better and better. Well done!

[@andrewberrocal2281]

There’s something wholesome about us humans retaining ancient tactics and knowledge for survival in the modern age

[@owomaster5435]

I'm so glad to hear the "the shields over lap each other to provide a unbreakable formation" It brings joy to see that people notice the simple but important details

[@suyogphadtare348]

Junior officer:- Sir they are too many for our formation to hold... Senior officer:- Looks like it's time to use another old tactic like our ancestors. (Carries out a heavy cavalry charge into flanks of the crowd).

[@theMRsome12]

You joke but i've seen that happen plenty with football riots.

[@nox5555]

@@theMRsome12 Water cannons and horses are the only think that will break up football riots.

[@googane7755]

Crazy how shield wall tactics were already found and perfected thousands of years ago. We're learning from the past quite literally

[@christopherdempsey3878]

I'd like to see a video on the Troubles in northern Ireland.

[@24tanksalot]

Good video, do one on how the Shield help the 300 Spartans against the persians

[@Valast]

Thanks for giving all the tips. Will help 100% when there is a protest again. Already ordered 15 riot shields and 30 metal batons (2 for each person). And also thanks for the formation tips

[@ericklozada2440]

As a army military police vet...i received riot shield training same as regular law enforcement...looks cool n fun but alot harder than one may think.

[@txgunguy2766]

So did I. I'm extremely grateful that I never had to use that training. I've heard that MPs stationed close to the Korean DMZ use it on a regular basis. In Basic and MP school out senior drill sergeant kept telling us that we're "ALL GOING TO KOREA!" As far as I know, only 1 guy in my company went there.

[@vurhn2009]

Guys look, it's a SHIELD! - Heister

[@spyderman4206]

Nothing's more badass than a Roman testudo

[@interman7715]

Brought to you by PHYZER.

[@kolossis8283]

The thumbnail is like when that one player in your team hasn't upgraded his gears since the game's release

[@tau-5794]

Nah, everyone else are the f2ps, he has the expensive cosmetics.

[@poopy856]

Someone is trying to revive the Roman empire.

[@stupidboi881]

i love your server keep up the good work

[@nayeonranghae]

imagine being in a riot and you just hear a bunch of whistles and thebpolice suddenly scrraming in latin

[@TheodoreDinn-ev4ep]

You have helped change my life thank you

[@jackster8976]

I'm sorry but that first second of what those people were rioting is funny 🤣🤣🤣

[@mattuk56]

If you are Avon & Somerset police you use your shields to knock people over backwards then hit the person lying down several times with the bottom of your shield.

[@alexanderrahl7034]

Sounds about right to me. Imagine you're in a battle and you knock your opponent down. In an MMA match, you may wait for them to get up, as is sporting. But in an actual battle, what was the point of knocking them down? They'll get back up again and renew their attack, with vigor born of anger. Knock them down and hit them a few times, and you've likely subdued them. Sun Tzu talked about winning not just the battle. But all battles that would come after. All I can say is, when I'm in _my_ backyard swinging around a machete and shield for the shoulder workout and cardio that it is, I also bash my imaginary opponent with the butt of my shield when down. It's almost common sense

[@mattuk56]

@@alexanderrahl7034 do u work for Avon and Somerset police

[@KomradeCPU]

the roman shield was a weapon as well, especially at getting toes and isolating foes.

[@fedeespindola9687]

I know it's a video about Shields, but we commonly use K9's along with shields formation.... the results are magnificent

[@Maarrcco]

And the trash can lid, is the Rioter Shield , Like a barbarian in ancient times that uses a Round Shield🚫 2:32

[@CesarGarcia-nd5xz]

I didn't knew Joe Rogan was the voice behind simple history

[@todalio9238]

The fact you even took the time to make Alexander's phalanx's pike not straight but slightly bended shows your attention to details.

[@mvpdjg4965]

Imagine if the crowd just started forming there own shield wall with garbage can lids we could see a live action repeat of history kinda.

[@animo9050]

Indo-Sino border

[@zanderdev57]

Probably a poor decision in the fight. Yes, it could work to a degree, but it would be sub optimal at best, and if the rioters are undisciplined, it could be catastrophic should some turn to run away. These guys are just civilians after all, they generally have no training or real combat experience. To better utilize them, they have to stop trying to fight a losing battle and make use of superior numbers and mobility to swarm and enclose the officers. Ever shifting movements are less susceptible to failure from panicking troops because they can back out at their own will to calm down without leaving a hole to be exploited

[@mvpdjg4965]

@@zanderdev57 oh yeah you are absolutely right they would likely not even have enough discipline to form a line but it would still be cool if it happened

[@SolusArmatura]

I've seen a video like that. The shield wall didn't survive the initial impact of the charging riot police. They were taken apart in seconds and folded up like beach chairs.

[@SEAZNDragon]

I’m a member of my department’s riot team and despite having riot shields we don’t use them. Apparently the shields makes us a target of projectiles.

[@alexanderrahl7034]

I mean.... When I play games like M&B 2: Bannerlord, I tend to _avoid_ shooting shielded units with projectiles lol The ones who stand out as targets to me, every single time, are the banner bearers. Because they _dont_ have a shield and stand out visually. I guess I don't understand the idea behind that perspective

[@cranklabexplosion-labcentr8245]

ACAB! Blue lives *do not* matter.

[@kyussfan6]

⁠The thin blue line is a defaced USA flag that represents tyranny, police state terrorism and a socialized “us vs. them” mentality. Keep up the good fight against these thin blue domestic terrorists! That’s what our second amendment is for!! *come and take it*

[@SEAZNDragon]

@@alexanderrahl7034 you see your thinking in a military context and trying to conserve energy and resources. A mob doesn’t think like that. We’re talking lashing out.

[@TheOneManWhoBeatYou]

I mean if riot officers are needed doesn't that mean people are already pissed off and throwing projectiles?

[@javierburgos1085]

This is why i love riot battles (tho i don’t like it or condone it) It’s the closet thing we get to a medieval battle! “Minus the crowd control trucks, Firearms, Smoke bombs, etc.

[@johoreanperson8396]

You forgot guns and tanks.

[@javierburgos1085]

@@johoreanperson8396 that would be china or Russia in the mid 80s? (Yes we have guns but they have sponge bullets which are like bullets but much much less deadly to their counterparts

[@lonewolf7761]

Same! Just like you said even though it's not good it's cool to watch the large clash instead of the usual ranged fighting.

[@luisemoralesfalcon4716]

Time to play Waldo in that image.

[@familygash7500]

You should do a video about The 1992 Los Angeles Riot(s).

[@itwasidio1736]

honestly, it's los angeles, police brutality is not okay but the snowball effect after the accquital left the city much more damaged than it was, it's probably too depressing to even analyze for educational purposes on youtube

[@elishafollet5347]

Also ain't that the one with the roof top Koreans? Those guys were badass.

[@thc_freebaser]

Remember, cops can handle one riot with 10,000 people. Not 10 riots with 1,000 people. Be water and such.

[@tau-5794]

Or, maybe just don't riot and act like normal people.

[@neofulcrum5013]

Hopefully they’ll cover guerrilla warfare tactics soon.

[@justinspicyrhino3075]

3:26 When I pictured you, it was with a little more dark hair.😂

[@willus2124]

I was searching exactly this on Google yesterday and then I see this video appear on my feed, talk about perfect timing

[@badart3204]

Something interesting is that batons generally only got introduced late in the 1800’s before that they used swords and would just kill people

[@richardgalbavy7103]

didnt they just used some wooden sticks or other stuff? or maybe flat side of the swords.

[@LezSpringfield]

We should bring that back

[@mysterious8152]

@@LezSpringfield hehe

[@elishafollet5347]

​@@LezSpringfieldno we really shouldn't tbh

[@LezSpringfield]

@@elishafollet5347 if we punish rioters severely riots wont happen

[@SirHellNaja]

A bit out of topic, but it reminds me of a riot police who lowered his shield to kick a grenade. Unfortunately, the grenade exploded right at the time he kicked it. Luckily, he didn't lose his foot.

[@beebo7071]

For protestors ply wood sheets with straps attached can be an effective albeit crude form of self defence. I’ve also seen people cut plastic trash cans in half to make light but surprisingly durable shields

[@user-go9sy3cz9v]

Its fun and games til policie puls out gladius 😂

[@Susbaguetteman]

The Roman Empire secretly making a comeback

[@Vang2009]

I always wondered what if riot police had real shells in their shotguns and what if they made a phalanx formation with actual sarissas

[@militaryhatsguide8725]

Rubber bullets, non lethal

[@Swagat_Mishra]

Though it will resolve the mob quicker, it'll eventually lead to more riot. People definitely won't let it slide that police killing a crowd of people in broad daylight.

[@maverickwildwolf3871]

@@militaryhatsguide8725 nice meme

[@samuelbenn4572]

I mean we get the Cabal in Destiny, basically alien Romans with Guns.

[@militaryhatsguide8725]

@@maverickwildwolf3871 I didn’t know it was a meme but thanks😂 I saw the first part his comment and just answered

[@_ncko]

Makes me wonder if there are historical lessons to be learned about how to defeat these tactics.

[@1mm0rtaldreads]

Fun Fact you can disolve plastic riot shields with canned expanding insulation foam. It disolves there shields and makes them even more flamable than they were before at the same time incase they are being ultra violent. Tell your friends. The liquid acrilic makes the hardened acrylic on the riot shields melt the same way and turns them to mush.

[@silverjohn6037]

Over time it will dissolve. Anyone playing silly games might not be allowed that kind of time. Especially, if you have someone using Molotov's, the police would be justified in using lethal force. In other words don't give silly advice that will get some kid shot so you can sound clever on the internet. I have spoken

[@1mm0rtaldreads]

@@silverjohn6037 its not silly advise. Police murder people in cold blood ots a matter of time before there are justified riots again and out of control pigs need a counter balance. And it does work fast even on riot shields. Its a cheap cpunter to the over militarization of the police.

[@1mm0rtaldreads]

@@silverjohn6037 works on there gas masks too on there vision shields all the same material

[@Nope_handlesaretrash]

​@@silverjohn6037this. Your going to roll like that just go hard, your playing stupid games stupid prizes playing with hardware gear

[@someaussieguy140]

For starters a chemical reaction like that isn't gonna happen very quickly. They're definitely not flammable either, they're designed specifically to counter the threat of incidinary devices like molotovs. Shields like this are in use because they work. You should be telling your friends to not fight with the police.

[@gearbox3773]

The rectangular curved shields used by cops are modern replica of Roman scutum

[@rommebernardcutamora]

Amazing Video Simple History Also Suggest Video Marawi Siege (May 23 - October 23) 2017 Video Pls.

[@chief_exe]

Don't forget the police (and sometimes the military but mostly SWAT) also have ballistic shields to protect against guns. They're used mostly for building raids/clearing.

[@chaochaocool4530]

3:20 revelation i finally saw one of the channel's voice narrator

[@gamechanger8908]

"I am fortifying this position"

[@davidduffy9806]

In Australia they standoff and fire rubber bullets

[@user-jr8if1ry5o]

Could you please tell me what the program that you use to make the animation is?

[@calmc]

Just to give some detail, full metal shields were not used in combat unless maybe it was super thin and small, those were more decorative pieces usually made of more expensive metal for kings or nobles to show off in their homes to show how rich they were, like a gold plated ak-47 in modern day. An actual useful combat shield would have been made of wood with sometimes leather rims with the intended purpose of getting the enemy's melee weapon stuck in it to force disarm the opponent. some shields that were metal plated like the jousting knight's shield are special and purpose made for the sport not necessarily in live battles, metal rimmed shields are largely myth, not much evidence of them being used in battlefields those found were more modern recreations or depictions, basically museum props.

[@tau-5794]

There were however some shields made from metal, like the buckler which was very small and mostly intended as a deflecting tool for one-handed weapons in duels, it was also light and so could be used as a punching weapon in a pinch.

[@Smgk551]

The wedge is a simple machine

[@sparta_1qwerty148]

We still use shields in the army as one is cappable to stop a full burst of an ar15 or even a 50bmg

[@Uranuim_Eater235]

love how some of the pro testers have trash can lid sheild

[@FeyTheBin]

Me and the boys forming a Testudo just to LARP as a tank.

[@codysing1223]

"UNITS!" "FORM TESTUDO!"

[@tsilarij-p3726]

Made me remember Smash Asem riot and Police shield tactics.

[@davemcaleavey4215]

He sounds like that all the time, awesome.

[@kirenireves]

Now do a video about how to defeat these shield walls. Does it require long pikes? Are there other methods?

[@maverickwildwolf3871]

Wedge, cavalry, terrain, feigned retreat...

[@krish4134]

Don't participate in a riot. Simple

[@elishafollet5347]

You just do what the cops apparently do and just study ancient battle tactics, then utilize those with modern and improvised tactics and weapons, altho in order for whatever plan you put together to work you first need to try and get everyone who participates in riots to be on the same page as you and be willing to follow through on your plans, you and these rioters would then need to train for years or at least months in martial arts and fighting with each other in formations and chosen weapons (getting jack would also be a requirement) y'all would also have to find a few ways to communicate and ways for y'all to identify each other, (brightly colored armor sets with a symbol should probably help with identification) and finally, y'all will have to establish a strict militaristic hierchy so that people will know who's supposed to give orders and stuff.

[@elishafollet5347]

Altho reading back on this now, all of this is pretty much impossible to accomplish, tho seeing it be attempted would be pretty cool.

[@oliversherman2414]

Some things never change

[@nouri388]

The local riot police core organize training days from time to time they ask reenactment groups and other groups that can fight as 1 unit in melee combat. Than they put us in a mock street and we fight with the police as training it is good fun. Especially because there are rules that keeps it training. Especially the last training round of the second to last are the most fun. Then they allow us to grab shield protective gear and batans ourself and it us fully armed against riot police fully armed. They use allot of roman like tactics except they dont stab but swing because their weapons are all blunt force. The wedge is one they dont use that often in training as it is only effective against a lose formation.

[@dimitri_zakhov]

pls use metric system too

[@kenenomoto3735]

A very large brawl broke out at a hospital in Kawaguchi, Japan, last night, due to a fight between a group of Kurds. I was very surprised to hear about the situation through a tweet from a Kawaguchi City Council member. It is very sad, but the time has come again in Japan when ordinary citizens need to know about shields to protect themselves.

[@DOI_ARTS]

"Modern Problems, Ancient Solutions"

[@rustyshackleford5269]

Its so weird to match the voice with the face. You are an excellent narrator.

[@suicidalratt]

3:13 the voice change scared me

[@silverhawkflash]

It's all fine and good until the rioters acquire elephants!

[@Prestongarvey173]

3:15 hey is your face :D

[@user-bw9km2wx1q]

This video reminds me of training I had when I was a auxillary police officer. 😂😂

[@aanavnayak3130]

Whenever I see a shield, it reminds me of Sparta

[@Smgk551]

Im sure in databrawl duncan will add riot class firewalls

[@reifukaiyukikaze]

Wait until they meet the "molotov" 😎

[@nomus1172]

That didn’t work before

[@matthewfergusons4318]

Going to see law enforcement officers in the 21st century and le history program word as living history roman armor remember at one law enforcement officer stated this is not much different than what we use in daily our jobs is just a little heavy here though some ways to fasten the fastenings are really different but the same principles require actually the armor feels actually quite nice pretty much got used to the roman armor pretty quickly I'm on 13

[@madkat1324]

Guy with molotov: wanna see them burn?

[@rexblade504]

I still remember when a dude lit himself on fire with a Molotov back in 2020.

[@openthinker6562]

@@rexblade504lol, one of his “comrades” threw the Molotov and it set fire to his feet. And then the riot police who were the target had to run up and use a fire extinguisher to save him. Beautiful irony!

[@alexandersoledad9706]

BIG QUESTION GUYS. Does some of you know what FS Super Alsace is?

[@chesvvick]

Say no to Junk Food

[@withermanpl4268]

wondreing what happens if shield gets hit with for example sledgehammer or other heavy melee weapon