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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 skilled swordsman strike blows as in how many strikes can be made per second?
A great deal of the answer will depend on the type of sword and the skill of the person using it.
A two handed broadsword is going to be lucky to get in one blow a second and probably be much slower than that.
A foil would be able to make several strikes in a second, but the are not likely to be lethal.
Since a Crossbow is like a rifle combined with a bow does a Crossbow have recoil or kick?
No. A crossbow is more like a bow mounted onto a stock with a trigger for firing. The stock is the only similarity to an actual rifle. Even the largest variation of a crossbow, the ballista, doesn't have any form of recoil. The force of the release of the string is apparent but negligible even in a large ballista.
I am an historic re-enactor and have used both crossbow and ballista.
How many arrows could be fired of a longbow in a minute?
Usually up to twelve, meaning one every five seconds. There are historical records and modern examples of people shooting even faster than that though.
Why should you learn about warfare?
The more we know about the past, the more prepared we are for the future
Could a single modern frigate defeat the Spanish armada?
Yes and without ever coming within range of the armada. Although it would probably take a while...... And they would have to come in RANGE of the armada, or else they couldn't hit it. A missile-equipped frigate would not have to come in SIGHT of the armada, however.
What was the Hun's favored style of warfare?
They mostly plundered villages and had quite the ferocious reputation, which was an advantage to them. Mostly hit-plunder-and-run tactics, on horseback. They had horse archers, which were perfect for that role.
What was the social status of a Jester in Medieval time?
Jesters were generally of inferior social and political status. They were clowns used to entertain higher status folk.
What replaced the bow and arrow and when was it replaced?
Ultimately, the bow and arrow fell to the ever-growing arsenal of gunpowder weapons, but the transition was slow. For a long time, gunpowder weapons remained unreliable and inaccurate so, despite the ability to penetrate the metal body armor of the time, engagement ranges were limited by inaccurate weapons. Further compounding the issue was the length of time needed to reload early firearms; a well-trained longbowman could nock and fire several arrows, possibly even a dozen or more, in the time needed to reload a firearm of the day with a single shot.
Why is 1410 an important year for Poland?
The Battle of Grunwald or 1st Battle of Tannenbergwas fought on July 15, 1410
Is the UK powerful then England during Medieval Times?
During medieval times, the United Kingdom did not exist. England and Scotland were separate kingdoms, often at war with one another. England was usually more powerful than Scotland, but Scotland was sometimes allied with France.
It was a stationary catapult designed to throw large stones at a low trajectory against walls.
What were flowers used for in Medieval times?
healing, and in some cases eating or witchcraft. i think...
Did crusaders ultimately contribute to the decline of feudalism and the manorial system?
No, they were all part of the feudal system and held their position due to it.
Did knights in the medieval times use flails?
Knights probably never used flails. The flail is a tool used for threshing grain. The first known use of it as a weapon in Europe was in the Hussite Wars, which were in the period of 1420 to 1434, where it was used by farmers.
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