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== Column ([[combat]]) ==

A '''column''' is line of men [[march|marching]] abreast (usually 2, 3 or 4 men abreast in [[SCA]] [[combat]]).

Columns are almost never used as a [[battle]] [[formation]], as they are primarily used to quickly [[march]] [[fighter]]s from one place to another.  However, a quick turn to the right or left can make a long column into a very effective [[shieldwall]].
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== Column ([[architecture]]) ==

A '''column''' is a [[classical]] architectural feature used to support ceilings and [[dome]]s but still allow a lot of movement and airflow at the ground level. It is very evident in the large [[medieval]] [[cathedral]]s. There are various [[wikipedia:Classical order|different styles of columns]], e.g. Ionic, Doric, Corinthian.

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