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Broadswords were basically large swords requiring two hands. They favour stength over speed.
Longsword were longer than normal swords and were much faster than a broadsword.
Wrong, A broadsword has no real meaning and has been used to define all manner of sideswords backswords longswords armingswords and messers.
The term Broadsword came around the same time as the rapier to define a weapon that was larger then a normal rapier.
Whilst a longsword is a two-handed blade which gives a greater speed and reaction time then an arming sword however limits you to leaving a shield behind.
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What kind of armor did a Muslims wear in the crusades?
A Muslim wore a helmet(that did not cover all the face but was worn with a chain mail hood), A Round wooden shield with a metal rim, a broad bladed chopping sword, and a padded tunic :)
What are musketeers swords called?
Extremely difficult to answer with a comprehensive answer, musketeers were not specific to one nation or one army, and were on the fields of battle from the early 14th to the latter 18th centuries. Musketeer is more of a MOS than the romantic Dumasian ideal. A musketeer was a precursor to the modern infantry rifleman, and musketeers served in nearly every army of the nations of China, the Ottoman Empire, India, Spain, Russia, France, Sweden, Britain, and Poland. While their primary weapon was a musket, many did carry swords, daggers, and other edged weapons.Some of the swords carried by musketeers would have been:rapierssabersbroad swordsshort swordslong swordsfalchionsscimitarsDao sabersshamsheerstachikilijkhandatulwaarfirangiestocspada da latoyataghanSword smithing being a very broad craft and art form, a nearly infinite variety of bladed weapons could have been carried by the musketeers of the various nations, and swords would have been only a few of them. Consider the limitless variety of knives, daggers, axes, and pole arms these troops would have carried.
What is the meaning of the name Bradley?
"Of the broad meadow"
What broad purpose does Hitler see in human existence?
Serve the Reich
What is the origin of the name Bradley?
Bradley is from Old English and means: broad meadow.
What weapons were used by knights in the Crusades?
Broad swords/Long swords/Short swords and daggers, bow and arrows, crossbows later around the end of the crusades. Maces, flails, morningstars, pick axes, axes, hammers of all shapes and sizes, lances, knifes, and probably staffs/sticks/clubs (morning stars). dont forget about the greatsword
What are some names of medieval swords?
Some names of medieval swords are Falchion, Broad, Great, Long, and Scimitar swords.
What is the difference between red tailed hawks and broad wing hawks?
Red tailed hawks have red tails, where as broad winged hawks have quite broad wings.
What is the difference between strict construction and broad construction?
Strict construction takes a narrow view of laws, statutes, and the constitution. Broad construction takes a broad view of laws, statutes, and the constitution.
What is the difference between conifers to broad leaves?
The trees they grow from grow in two completely different places .
What is the difference between a broad leaf tree and a conifer?
Broadleaf are not like needdle but conifer leaf are like needdle.
What is the difference between emblems and national symbol?
symbols are general and broad and national symbols are recognized and known worldwide
Why can't you taste the difference between an apple and a potato?
I'm not sure why you can't...Most people can taste a very broad difference between potatoes and apples. Admittedly though, they do have similar textures.
What effect do swords have?
Swords were used in the medieval era by knights and soldiers. It was a common weapon of war and is made of several materials such as steel. Several types of swords exist such as a rapier and a broad sword. They are used for slicing, stabbing and smashing (with the hilt). They were very effective as they were cheap to make.
What is the difference in the wavelength of light between broad daylight and night?
Broad daylight has shorter wavelengths of light, which appear as white light, while at night, longer wavelengths of light, such as red and orange, are more prevalent.
What is the main difference between needle leaf trees and broad leaf trees?
needle leafes are sharp and broud leafs are bigger and rounder
Is there a difference between male and female cobras?
A female cobra has a more thin tail, while the male's tale is much more broad
