Russia and Ukraine flashpoint

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BFR said:

Ryuu96 said:

Ahh...The VDV...One of the most overhyped units ever...They'll need a rename after this war.

They're no different than the "Immortals" of the Persian Empire.  Those idiots used shields made of wicker against the Greeks shields of bronze.

Bad comparison, as the Immortals were the only one that the Greeks considered a challenge and an honor to fight against. Their shields were lighter due to a different tactic and because the Greek aspis shield at the time was simply a ground-breaking design with the non-centered grip (it had an arm strap at that spot instead, so it was doubly fixated and worn at the arm instead held in the hand, making it much easier to wield for it's weight).