During the medieval times of Europe and Japan, both societies needed protection from themselves and from outside invaders. These protectors were warriors called Knights and Samurai and were both greatly skilled and educated. Although Japanese samurai and the European knights were on the opposite sides of the world, they both shared common similarities, but are more different than they are alike. Both samurai and knights wear armor, can fight on horses, shoot arrows and use swords, and have a code of conduct to follow. What really set samurai and knights apart is what their armor is made of, how they fight, their weapon choices, and what values make up their code of conduct. Armor was very important during battle. Both samurai and knights
