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Medieval Warfare
Medieval Warfare refers to warfare during the Middle Ages (5th – 15th century). This period saw a significant change in military weapons and tactics, with the introduction of gun powder, personal armor, and siege warfare.
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What were figures on heraldic shields called?
The figures in question are as a whole are referred to as a Coat of Arms.
Is the ballista still used today?
No, it is a weapon of ancient history. However in a loose way you can say that the ballista is still used today in the form of our rockets and missiles. A ballista was a blanket term for something thrown or the device that threw them. The use of missiles in modern warfare is sometimes considered a descendant of the ancient ballista. Some are even called ballisticmissiles.
Did the Japanese conquer the Mongols?
NO. They successfully staved off 2 invasion attempts made by the Mongols in 1274 and 1281.
What was the morning stars and maces types of?
Both are medieval weapons. A mace isbasicallya club with a metal head to increase the energyof the impact. A morning star is similar, but the head includes protruding spikes.
Modern reproductions of the morningstar sometimes have the weapon's head attached with a length of chain, similar to a flail. The authentic medieval military flail was more commonly simply two lengths of wood, similar to the agricultural flail that was used to thresh grain, with the striking end sometimesreinforcedwith metal. The degree to which the "spiked ball and chain" version of the morning star is authentic, and to how common its use was, is subject to debate and speculation, There are a few such weapons extant, but they seem to date from the very late middle ages to the 16th century.
How many men did it take to push a siege tower?
Most seige towers were pushed by oxen instead of men, in the event of men having to push it, it would depend, on a very large tower, any where over 20, on a small one that would be used to get over the outer walls, around 5.
Knights fought for their land and nobles before the king was considered and only when the king paid them would they then fight for him
How do you attack a stone castle with a battering ram?
The core idea of battering rams was never to batter walls down, as even with wooden walls, this would be difficult. The principle behind the ram was to concentrate a lot of attacking force onto the weakest point of any castle, its gates.
What ranks of honor are higher than a knight?
Ranks of honor higher than a knight typically include baron, viscount, earl (or count), marquis, and duke. These titles often denote higher social standing and greater land ownership or influence within the nobility. Additionally, in some orders of chivalry, ranks such as commander or grand master may also be considered higher than a knight. Each country may have its own specific hierarchy and titles associated with nobility.
The Barbarians had icy light blue eyes and usually very blond hair.
How do you account for the success of the mongols as empire builders?
They didn't destroy the cities they conquered (no need to rebuild infrastucture) and when you get down to it, they were good administratores.
How did the mongols conquer central Asia?
Genghis Khan was able to conquer one of the vastest empires the world has ever seen because he was a ruthless and extremely capable leader and general who led a superb army unrivalled in the world at that time in terms of organisation, fighting ability and sheer power.
Mobility and Brutality. He also governed by allowing the governments he conquered to continue to rule. Rather than trying to directly rule his conquered territory he simply required them to pay him regular tribute. This made it easier to just do what he said and pay than to try and resist.
