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Swords and Weapons by
Historical Period - Classic Medieval
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Middle Ages Weapons - The period referred
to as the Middle Ages was extremely violent. The quest for wealth and power
was driven by the violent culture of the European countries. Castles were
built to act as power bases. Lands were subject to invasion. There was
the need for a variety of Middles Ages weapons to suit the Knights, foot
soldiers and archers of the Era. This was the period of the Norman conquest
and the battle of Hastings. The fighting in Europe had a brief respite
when the attentions of the Medieval warlords turned their attention to
the Holy Land when their Middle Ages weapons were used by the Knights Templar,
Teutonic Knights and the Hospitallers to fight in the crusades. Middle
Ages Weaponry was vital to the religious knights.
The Medieval men-at-arms held weapons according to their status and
position which was determined by the Feudal system. The weapons, weaponry,
armor and horse of the Knight were extremely expensive. Lords were expected
to provide soldiers who were trained in a variety of Middle Ages weapons.
Knights were supported by their soldiers and the Middle Ages weapons used
by the lower classes included: Polearms, Battle Axes,
Maces, Billhook, Flail, Halberd, Longbow, Bows, Crossbow, Pike, Poleaxe,
Quarterstaff, Spears, Warhammer,
Batons, Scimitar.
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