In actual medieval warfare, how likely was it for a sword to get stuck in a body that it was striking? As often as seen in movies?

by Rellergic
centurion44

Very uncommon for the simple fact that the force needed to swing a sword so deep into a man that the blade sticks and is clenched by the flesh is ridiculous. you would more likely see weapons like Axes or Spears be stuck in bodies, though an axe wouldn't be incredibly hard to withdraw.