...Without medieval warfare and weapons development, we might not have as advanced technology today. First, medieval weapons played a huge part in warfare. Some common weapons were the bow, sword, and mace. There were two types of bows, the crossbow, and the longbow. Longbows were usually used by the Welsh or English people, and took years to master, much longer time than the crossbow. The years of training were worth it, though, because they could shoot up to 12 arrows per minute, and their arrows could pierce armour. The crossbow had a longer range than the longbow, and more power. Another weapon was the sword. It had a either one or two-sided blade with a hilt and pommel to balance it. They were usually a symbol of war, and were made for purely military uses. We can tell that...
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...Medieval Weapons and Armor During the medieval times weapons were a big deal and they still are now. So back then they did not have the up to date things we have now. Now we have machines that can do things for us. So I will figure out what were some of the most popular weapons and information about them, what are some type of armor they had, and finally some other ways they used the weapons for. Some of the most popular weapons are the sword , the battle axe, billhook, mace, crossbow, sword, flail, halberd, spears, caltrops those are you the commen out of the hundred thousands they had back then and now. Sword is a weapon with a long metal blade , the battle axe is a long broad-bladed ax used in ancient warfare, the billhooks is just a...
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... Medieval Weapons Flail One handed and two handed Not popular among knights Easily Deflected and bad defence II. Sword Efficient A favorite among knights Single-handed and two-handed III. Mace Another favorite of knights Strong Varying sizes IV. Long Bow Remarkable during its time Multiple different types Required extensive training to use All men in medieval times were taught how to fight and were expected to serve the the King whenever they were called or requested. Soldiers during the middle ages were Knights, Foot...
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...Medieval Weapons In medieval times, there were many types of weapons. Some of these included the lance, the axe, the bow, the dagger, the sword, the Morningstar, the longbow, the crossbow, and many more. Warriors in the medieval era did not use gunpowder much, as it was rare and not invented until the High Middle Ages. There were over twenty weapons in the Middle Ages. Out of these weapons the sword, the crossbow, and the longbow were the most useful. The sword, one of the most useful of the medieval weapons, was commonly used by knights. This double-edged piece of sharp, metal could pierce through chainmail, which was the common armor in the Middle Ages. Chainmail consisted of many metal rings linked together, making a flexible mesh-like garment. The sword could be extremely long, and could decapitate an unarmored victim in one clean stroke. These weapons could be up to six feet long, which was good because it gave the wielder, a long reach. Another advantage was the fact that there were many different types of sword. Some of these were a broadsword, a longsword, a falchion, a greatsword, and a scimitar. This...
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...from just over 30 cm to upwards of 1 to 5 feet they had two different types of battle axes A smaller one-handed axe that could also be used as a club and that, in one or two cases, may be being thrown. The larger axe is usually wielded with both hands. The battle axe for the Hittites were light, fast, and well balanced, and were good for speedy, deadly attacks, as well as for a variety of nasty, clever moves. The Hittit’s liked the battle-axe the most because it wasn’t just a close range weapon but it could be hurled and used as a long-range weapon. The battle-axe wasn’t just used by the Hittit’s but was also used in ancient Egypt, ancient china, the Vikings, and ancient Persia. The battle-axes the Hittit’s used has a iron blade on it which gave them an advantage against other armies who were not using iron because iron was much more powerful then any other metal the other armies were using. The battle axe was a very widely used weapon back in the ancient times and was a very successful weapon for the Hittites...
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...The Medieval knight The medieval knight was a fascinating part of the Dark Ages and played a small but pivotal part of history. From the armour to the codes and life of a knight, the medieval knight is an interesting part of history. The Life Of A Knight The medieval knight has 4 main stages. The first stage is the upbringing. The upbringing was when a knight was recognized at birth to be a knight. At 7 years old the boy would be put into the home of his parents and was expected to learn basic things, like chivalry, and loyalty to a Liege. Games that would be played were mimicking the actions of a knight, like a toy shield and sword made of wood. The medieval page. The page was when at the age of 7, a boy wood be brought into a castle to learn...
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...Trebuchet Intro 1st Draft A trebuchet was the first war engine to use the laws of gravity and physics to hurl a projectile across a vast amount of space. "The Medieval Trebuchet was capable of hurling stones weighing 200 pounds with a range of up to about 300 yards," (Medieval Weapons - Trebuchet 1). Physics is a key part in contributing to the effectiveness of a trebuchet. "It relies on the principle that stored potential energy of the counterweight can be converted into kinetic energy of the payload, launching it into the air," (Science Buddies Staff 1). The trebuchet was a very advanced weapon long ago, when there were no guns or bombs, and it was a huge step toward modern war. The trebuchet was invented in China in 300BC. It dates back...
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...MEDIEVAL WEAPONS Other Titles in ABC-CLIO’s WEAPONS AND WARFARE SERIES Aircraft Carriers, Paul E. Fontenoy Ancient Weapons, James T. Chambers Artillery, Jeff Kinard Ballistic Missiles, Kev Darling Battleships, Stanley Sandler Cruisers and Battle Cruisers, Eric W. Osborne Destroyers, Eric W. Osborne Helicopters, Stanley S. McGowen Machine Guns, James H. Willbanks Military Aircraft in the Jet Age, Justin D. Murphy Military Aircraft, 1919–1945, Justin D. Murphy Military Aircraft, Origins to 1918, Justin D. Murphy Pistols, Jeff Kinard Rifles, David Westwood Submarines, Paul E. Fontenoy Tanks, Spencer C. Tucker MEDIEVAL WEAPONS AN ILLUSTRATED HISTORY OF THEIR IMPACT Kelly DeVries Robert D. Smith Santa Barbara, California • Denver, Colorado • Oxford, England Copyright 2007 by ABC-CLIO, Inc. All rights reserved. No part of this publication may be reproduced, stored in a retrieval system, or transmitted, in any form or by any means, electronic, mechanical, photocopying, recording, or otherwise, except for the inclusion of brief quotations in a review, without prior permission in writing from the publishers. Library of Congress Cataloging-in-Publication Data DeVries, Kelly, 1956– Medieval weapons : an illustrated history of their impact / Kelly DeVries and Robert D. Smith. p. cm. — (Weapons and warfare series) Includes bibliographical references and index. ISBN-10: 1-85109-526-8 (hard copy : alk. paper) ISBN-10: 1-85109-531-4...
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...Frank Krause May 4, 2015 His 101-001 The History of the Bow and Arrow in Early Western Civilization Early prehistoric humans hunted with ancient spears. The bow and arrow is one of man’s most ancient technologies in prehistoric hunting and war weaponry. The development of the bow and arrow allowed early western civilization to evolve by providing a more effective weapon than the spear, which was used for hunting, protection, and war. Stone Age humans were the first to use the bow and arrow, in which there is no argument this ancient weapon helped save many lives by providing safety during hunting and war. Spears were used for hunting and protection prior to the invention of the bow and arrow. The arrow, essentially is a specialized...
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...In Medieval times castles played a big role. Castles were made for the King or Queen as they ruled their area. If the King or Queen wanted to have a great castle or even castle at all, that would make them very satisfied,they would need to,have a certain layouts-materials-and methods,what is going on in their time period and how to handle it,have tons of people to work for them or even their own family members, have lots of places to eat-sleep-honor the past kings or Queens or the present ones, and lastly a good army/protect. All of those things play a part of making a castle that can please any King or Queen. layouts/methods/materials To make a castle it took a lot of work. You had to have certain materials, methods and most likely a lot of blood and sweat....
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...Transformations of Military Technology Transformations of Military Technology The military is armed forces authorized to use lethal force, and weapons, to support the interest of the citizens, and the profession of soldiering goes many years back. The military’s primary reason of existing is to engage in combat and be victorious. This is the primary focus for all military throughout history. Tactics and methods are used for engaging and defeating the enemy in direct combat. However the soldiers and armies have come a long way from the spear, or the bow and arrow. The innovations along with changes in tactics and strategies were crucial to the evolution of warfare. In the middle ages the army, air force, marines, national guards, and navy did not exist. Medieval knights were the middle ages military. Knighthood was awarded to members of nobility. Normally a man must have been born the son of a knight in order to become one. At the age of seven or eight, a young knight would be sent away from home to begin formal knight training, in preparation to dominate the medieval battlefield. In this training, the most commonly used weapons for war were swords and the lance; by horseback riding knights wearing body-covering armor. In addition, the knights were taught to use a wide range of weaponry, from simple tools and farm implements to sophisticated acts of surrounding and attacking the enemy, for capture. Wounds inflicted on the battlefield were usually cuts to arms, legs and scalp;...
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...During the Middle Ages, knights fought in battles and were admired by the people for their chivalry, and courage. Knights were around from the ninth to the seventeenth century. Boys that were from a noble family, a knight himself, or a wealthy family were usually the ones who grew up to be nights. Knights would fight for their lord during times of war. Knights spent most of their time perfecting their weapons and making sure they stay fit. Knights were expected to know and understand the rules of chivalry. Boys would start training to be knights when they were young. They were steps that had boys had to go through to become a knight. When boys turned seven years old, they would begin training to become a knight. Only boys who came from a...
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...Professor Tangeman November 29, 2015 Chivalrous Actions in the Battle of Agincourt Chivalrous Actions in the Battle of Agincourt The word chivalry is often associated with knights of the medieval ages. This term was used during the 11th and 12th century. The code of chivalry is a code of conduct that reflected bravery and service to others. This code of conduct was expected of the medieval knights. In his book, La Chevalerie, Leon Gautier wrote the ten commandments of chivalry which were the following: 1. Believe the Church’s teachings and observe all the Church’s directions, 2. Defend the Church, 3. Respect and defend the weak, 4. Love your country, 5. Do not fear your enemy, 6. Show no mercy and do not hesitate to make war with the infidel, 7. Perform all your feudal duties as long as they do not conflict with the laws of God, 8. Never lie or go back on one’s word, 9. Be generous, 10. Always and everywhere be right and good against evil and injustice (author, page). The knights were soldiers on horseback. They were soldiers that underwent years of training. They were highly respectable, intelligent and agile fighters. They wore full armor and used swords as weapons. They were once the best soldiers an army could have but the Battle of Agincourt changes every aspect of medieval warfare. With these knightly qualities in mind one can examine the actions that occurred in the Battle of Agincourt in 1415. This very well-known battle was a major turning point in the history...
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...Medieval Europe Gunpowder changed wartime forever. The medieval times where also called the Middle Ages. This was the time of knights, castles, and jousts.Also in the is time gunpowder was very useful because it had just started being used for war. The Middle Ages took place in 500 AD-1500 AD. The Middle Ages were a time of war and men had to be completely devoted to it. In this time some of the most brutal and bloodiest battles were fought. Most battles in this time were bloody,because you would have to get up close and personal to attack, unlike battles today which are less gory because we try to stay away from the threat. The Crusades also occurred in this time period and were a horrible time. The crusades were military campaigns controlled by the Latin Roman Catholic Church. They started in 1095 and the goal was to restore Christian access to Holy places in and around Jerusalem. During this time artillery was very important.They used many weapons such as swords, pikes, spears, and axes. These weapons were used by many foot soldiers. They were used to take out...
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...The Independence of Manors and Missions Economic activities were a vital source of income and support for the Medieval manors and California missions. These economic activities consisted of growing and making products that would be used to keep the manors and missions operative. Even though both manors and missions grew and made products, some of these products had different purposes, while others are similar or identical. The typical Medieval manor was run by a lord who controlled and supervised his stewards. Each steward was required to assemble an annual statement of all the income earned. Farmlands around the manor were cultivated by oxen. On this farmland, grew fruit trees, nut trees, and grafted trees. Some other things that were produced from the land are turnips, honey, wax, soap, wine, mead, vinegar, beer, eggs, mustard, and dairy products such as cheese and butter. Two thirds of these foods were for their own consumption, and the remainder was to be documented. Stewards had to provide these aliments with immense care and cleanliness. Stewards were also in charge of making sure the manor was stocked and provided with household items such as bedding, furniture, and weapons. Stewards also had to consist of workers with a trade, usually, blacksmiths, cobblers, carpenters, sword-makers, and many others. Life on a Medieval manor was all about hard work and efficiency; laziness could presumptively affect income. Mission San Juan Capistrano was not run by a sole leader...
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