Medieval weapons

While Roman legionaries carried the short gladius, Roman cavalry carried a longer sword suitable for mounted soldiers—the spatha. The spatha, a double edged straight sword from 30 to 39 inches long, became the ancestor of the basic medieval blade, the arming sword, carried by medieval knights. Many swords were based on the arming sword, 27 to 32 inches long; other medieval or later swords developed in counterpoise to advances in medieval armor. This article considers the deadly swords of the Middle Ages and Renaissance. Arming Sword While many students of European weaponry make reference to broadswords, this is not a historically accurate term. That is, there was no category of medieval swords known as broadswords, at least, not at that time.…

Medieval Weaponry Information Report What are the types of Maces that were used? The types of Maces and Clubs are, Morningstars, holy water sprinklers, flails, war hammers and the horseman pick. What is a Polearm? What are the types of Polearms? A polearm is a close combat weapon. The fighting part of the weapon is usually on the end of a long wooden pole, this made it hard for the enemy attackers to grab and pull away the weapon. The Polearm could also deal a lot of damage if it landed a…

“Swords are a long-edged piece of forged metal used in civilizations throughout the world, they are used primarily as a cutting or thrusting weapon and occasionally for clubbing” (“Medieval Weapons & Armour”). “The word sword comes from the Old English sweord, from a Proto-Indo-European root *swer- "to wound, to cut"(“Medieval Weapons & Armour“). Falchion “(from Old French fauchon, ultimately from Latin falx "sickle”) “is a one-handed, single-edged sword of European origin, whose design is…

There were many weapons in Medieval times, but some of the most effective were long range weapons. There were many types of long range weapons, the most influential were the longbow and the crossbow. Some other long range weapons that were not so effective compared with the crossbow and longbow were slingshots and throwing axes. These weapons may not have been as effective but they were much cheaper and easier to use. How were long range weapons made? Two main weapons dominated in the Medieval…

This essay will be discussing the armor and weaponry used in medieval England. Also it will consist of how did real-life warriors usually prepare for battles. In the legend, “Sir Gawain and the Green Knight” they used weapons that will be talked about in this essay. According to medievalwarfare.info, in the medieval England some of the weapons that were used were, bladed hand weapons, blunt hand weapons, polearms, ranged weapons, and other siege weapons. A bladed hand weapon that was common…

Medieval Weaponry Research Assignment By Kaelen Ruddell 01/04/16 Year 8 SOSE Assignment Semester 1 Term 1 Types of Medieval Swords: 1. Arming Swords 2. Broad Swords 3. Falchions 4. Long Swords 1. Definition of a “Sword”: a weapon with a long metal blade and a hilt with a hand guard, used for thrusting or striking and now typically worn as part of ceremonial dress. 1) Arming Swords: The Arming sword (commonly known as the knight’s sword) is a single hand cruciform sword of the high…

If the world of medieval weapons and armor seems daunting to you, we hope to enlighten you with this short guide. The weapons used in medieval times were numerous and diverse. The most well-known weapon for a knight was the sword, but as armor improved, the use of the dagger, a smaller bladed weapon capable of stabbing between armor, also became more widespread. Other weapons used in medieval times include spears, halberds (a weapon similar to a spear but with an axe head on the end), and maces…

During the medieval period, warfare played a significant role in shaping the course of history. Various weapons were used on the battlefield, each serving a specific purpose and requiring different skills to wield effectively. The development of advanced weaponry played a crucial role in determining the outcomes of battles. Some of the most iconic medieval weapons include maces, longbows, and spears, each with their own unique characteristics and abilities. These weapons were significant because…

Medieval inventions, armor, and weapons made medieval life so much easier and more productive. Medieval weapons included a lot of items one included was the battle axe and it was used to chop and cut enemies and other items. Medieval armor were very inconvenient in the matter of weight and mobility, some armor weighed from 66 all the way up to 110 pounds. Medieval inventions made life much easier and less complicated an invention mentioned are blast furnaces were used to make fire alive and to…

Common weaponry during Medieval Times Clashing swords, flaming ballistae, gleaming armour, all images of battling knights riding in to save the damsel in distress. We all have an image of a knight engrained in our heads. Silver helmets, large sword, shield with an intricate crest emblazoned on it. These were all commonly used in thee times, but there was so much more to medieval weaponry than just a sword and shield. The weapons used were diverse and sophisticated and set a precedent for some…