[Sherman Logan]

Combat with edged weapons seems to me to be much like being a lineman in American football. Direct contact with opposing forces armed much the same. Man against man, with the stronger, more determined or more skilled winning.

Modern light infantry seems like soccer. No direct force on force combat, since anybody who tries it is immediately killed, more evasion and misdirection.

But don’t intend to portray myself as an expert. I’ve never been in any type of combat.

[familyop]

Very well done with describing combat with edged weapons, IMO.

"Modern light infantry seems like soccer. No direct force on force combat,..."

Well, those who are wise will have much rough contact with the ground unless firing from a very hard position of cover against only rifle fire. ;-) I'm getting somewhat old and can still hop from standing onto my hands (pushup position) without injury. But yes, I think you're pretty close. Oh, and imagine soccer players carrying some extra weight.