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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 is the biggest catapult ever made?

The biggest catapult ever made is believed to be the Warwick Castle Trebuchet in England, which stands at over 18 meters tall. It is a fully functioning trebuchet that is capable of launching projectiles weighing up to 150 kg distances of up to 300 meters.

How are roman shields made?

Roman shields, or scutums, were made by laminating several layers of wood together to form a curved shape. The outer layer was often covered in leather or rawhide, and the shield was reinforced with a metal boss in the center. The shield was then painted with distinctive designs or colors to identify the soldier's unit.

Language barrier between the Mongols and the Chinese?

modern mongolian in the country of Mongolia is mostly written in the alphabet of the Russians.

mongolian and Chinese belong to two different language family

Chinese is in sino-tibetan, where mongolian is not a member of this language family...

so... yeah, mongols and Chinese speak different language, but most mongolians living in inner Mongolia (within the Chinese border) is pretty fluent in Chinese.

Where Mongols enemies of the Chinese?

Yes, the Mongols were enemies of the Chinese during the Mongol invasions of China in the 13th century. The Mongol Empire, under leaders like Genghis Khan and Kublai Khan, sought to conquer Chinese territories, leading to several conflicts between the two groups.

When did Siege of Leith happen?

The Siege of Leith occurred from 7 April 1560 until 25 July 1560. It was part of the conflict during the Scottish Reformation, where Scottish Protestant forces besieged and captured the town of Leith, which was held by French troops supporting Mary, Queen of Scots. The siege resulted in the withdrawal of the French from Scotland.

How many people were there at a normal jousting tournament?

The number of people at a normal jousting tournament can vary depending on the location and popularity of the event. It could range from hundreds to thousands of spectators attending such tournaments.

What were the materials used to protect a siege tower?

Siege towers were typically protected with a combination of timber, metal, and sometimes animal hide. The outer shell of the tower was made of thick wooden planks to provide structural integrity and protection. Metal plates were often added to reinforce vulnerable areas like the front and sides. Additionally, animal hide was sometimes used as an extra layer of protection against projectiles like flaming arrows.

What is a catapult launch lift?

A catapult launch lift, also known as a ski jump, is a mechanism used on aircraft carriers to launch aircraft. It involves using a steam or hydraulic system to rapidly accelerate the aircraft along a sloped ramp and into the air. This helps overcome the lack of available runway length on the carrier's deck and enables the aircraft to achieve the necessary takeoff speed.

Whats the best metal for a sword?

When you are looking to buy a sword the best thing you want to do at first is think what you want to use it for. The reason you want to do that is so that you don't buy the wrong type of sword for what you really want. Believe me, I made that mistake and broke my first sword. So to make sure you don't make the same mistake I did, I am going to give you some advice.

First off I will tell you what each metal is for:

STAINLESS STEEL: Basically, the only reason you ever want to buy a stainless steel sword is either if you want it to break in half and cut you really bad, or if you are smart and know that it is ONLY for display and to look pretty for decoration.

CARBON STEEL: This metal is good for a nice edge that will stay on your sword and is what most would call, "a functional sword" and in fact, it is functional so if you are on a budget it is definitely the way to go.

FLEXIBLE STEEL: This metal is extremely good quality and will hold out a long time and even keep an edge fairly long. The only problem, IT IS EXPENSIVE! If you really want to go all out this is really the way to go because it is very flexible henceforth flexible steel.

I hope I made your choice easier and good luck! Buying a sword can be a hard choice so try to get more references also! If you are looking for swords try all around to find the sword you want also think about the kind of sword you want before you buy it! For instance, I prefer Japanese style katanas. Good luck! =)

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I don't know if it is the best for making swords, but in a sword like a katana, I usually hear of Tamahagane being used. I was actually looking at other questions, like the strongest metal for a sword, and people say Tungsten since it's the strongest metal known, from what I've been reading, might be lies though.

What is catapult - launch?

oh come on please im a yr7 doing a test and no answeres come up this is crummy from otto

When was the siege tower used?

From about 300 B.C until about the end of the medieval era when cannons became so effective that siege towers were obsolete. If you're asking the question "In what situation was the siege tower used" then the answer is when the walls were too thick to shoot down with heavy artillery or when the army's budget was so low that thy couldn't afford cannon.

How a castle siege might begin?

As soon as the Lord or his Chatelain knew a large opposing army was going to surround them, they would gather all the food and soldiers in the castle and lock it up from inside.

What does a medieval castle include?

To see pictures and diagrams of what castles look like, click on the related links listed below.

As the medieval period spanned approx 400 years, what medieval castles looked like could vary a lot depending upon when they were built, what materials were used and the location.

Following the Norman Conquest of England in 1066 until around 1100, castles were mainly motte and bailey type with frames and palisades (fences) made of timber.

From the 12th century onwards these were replaced by castles made of stone, the most substantial being concentric castles. Leeds Castle in Kent built in 1119 is a good example of a concentric castle which is still in tact.

The site for a castle's construction could vary enormously and therefore affected how it was built and how it looked. One example is Bamburgh Castle in Northumberland which was built on very high ground overlooking. Another is Beaumaris Castle in Anglesey which was built on marshland.

See links below:

Medieval castles timeline 1066 to 1399

Leeds Castle photos

What did the Medieval battering ram do to help the castle?

It was rammed through walls and big doors. They would first douse the doors with oil. Then they would set fire to them and let it burn to weakin the enourmous wooden doors.

Where did the plague start?

In the fire What sort of answer is that above????? The bubonic plague was thought to have started in the Gobi Desert and carried by fleas on rats it reached the Crimea in 1346. In 1347 it was in Constantinople and soon arrived in Western Europe. The plague of 1665 started in Central Asia, it spread worldwide and killed millions

What kind of armor was used in the 1800s?

Armor was not a military concept until the early and middle 20th century. Armor was actually the invention of the British (actually Australian born Lancelot de Mole) design, the Mark I, which was the first tank ever in combat in Spetember 1916, World War I. While other vehicles and equipement utilize armor plating, the term armor typical refers to tanks or fighting vehicles such as the Bradley, the Cougar, and the M1117 Guardian, as well as others in the US arsenal.

When was the first siege engine made?

during the american civil war. the union brought archimedes back to life to invent it

What are the advantages of longbow?

A longbow was much lighter than a crossbow and provided a better rate of fire.

What is a mock battle in medieval times?

It can be a training exercise between units to train and to test tactics.

It can also be a reenactment of a Historical Battle.

In Metal Gear Solid: Portable Ops/Plus it is also used as a code for "lol".

What is a chainmail leggings worn by a knight?

The leggings of maille armour were usually called "chausses", and were indeed an armour reserved for wealthier knights initially, but were considered a lower quality of armour as coats of plates, brigandine and full plate harnesses gradually came out (with similar style parts covering the legs).