米奇尔跟随斯普鲁恩斯已久，孰知他的套路，老大的命令没有特别禁止米切尔接敌。

Mitscher had served under Spruance long enough to know his style, and Spruance's order had not specifically forbidden Mitscher to go after the enemy.

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军士们手持巨盾和长矛，可构成坚实防线，无论对抗骑兵或步兵都傲然无惧，必要时亦可列圆阵接敌。

Their large shields, and spears make them a solid defensive unit, able to resist attacks from both foot and horse, so long as they are well supported. If necessary they can form a defensive circle.

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