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Originally Posted by Jim McDougall
I'd like to find out more on the use of these weapons associated with elephants, as well as the ancus, which is a most mysterious implement/weapon.
Best regards,
Jim
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You and me ...both.
I'll see what I can 'dig up' and post it here
The use of Elephants in ancient warfare is trully facinating....many were trained to use trunk, tusks and feet (probably not an accurate 'scientific' term...but you get the picture
)to attack, maim and crush any 'foot' soldiers in their path
Many had forms of armour and sometimes the tusks were removed and sword-like blades fitted in their place...
. I would imagine, a 'foot' soldier armed with a hefty spear / pole arm would have little chance against a charging 'war' elephant....perhaps they had a tactic..whereby the elephant could be sucessfully attacked ...with less risk