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The
footman's lance was essentially a spear used solely for thrusting.
Generally, lances were considered to be a cavalry weapon
but foot soldiers used a smaller version of them during the
iron age throughout the known world. The main difference between
a
spear-proper and a footman's lance is that spears were often
designed such that the spear tip broke off upon impact with
the
target. Lances, conversely, were designed such that the tip
would not break off in the hands of the wielder. Other than
that,
though, a footman's lance is a spear.
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