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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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How fast can a medieval battle axe split or destroy a metal shield?
The simple answer is not very well, "metal" shields were actually still mostly wood, but the key differences are that the edges are protected my metal rims, and a metal boss (lump in the middle) is used to improve bashing in close contact.
The front of a shield is quite difficult to hack into when you consider that properly trained swordsmen would use it to deflect, rather than just block. The real weakness of a wooden shield was any time the opponent's weapon caught an edge, because splitting would (wood?) occur at that moment.
In its barest form, a trebuchet is a simple Type 1 Lever - a long pole with a weight at one end, and a pivot in the middle.
They are relatively simple to make - all that is needed is wood and iron. A long, straight beam of wood (or several such beams) are required for the throwing arm, with thick wood beams being used to create dual "A-frame" structures as the supports. An iron rod is typically used for the pivot, and stones or iron scraps are typically what fills the counterweight bucket.
Through US "Snail" mail, YES. Through Email worldwide, unfortunately not.
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.
