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lu-lu Thanx to anyone that replies...
I really need some info on Medieval weaponry- preferably used by knights around the 14th/15th centuries!
thanx!
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luv ya & leave ya...
Lu-lu!
Erik Schmidt Weaponry changed a lot around the 14-15th century because the armour was evolving so quickly.
The sword was always used, becoming more pointed during this period so it could pushed between gaps in the developing plate armour. Larger swords also became more common in the 15th, to be able to cut through the improving armour.
A dagger was also carried.
The mace, and particularly the war hammer were also used more to try to puncture and deform the plate armour. Sometimes axes were used and as you get further into the 15th century the axe, hammer and pointed plade/spike were often combined and placed onto a long handle(the polearm) for foot combat.
The lance was used for initial charges in battle.
Bows, crossbows, pikes and various polearms tended to remain the weapons of the footsoldier.
Erik
Ruthy D Woz Edward da 1st 14th/15th Century??
Thanx
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Da roof, da roof, da roof is on fire!!
Gordon 13th to 14th. Born in 1239, died in 1307.

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T O P I C R E V I E W
lu-lu	Thanx to anyone that replies... I really need some info on Medieval weaponry- preferably used by knights around the 14th/15th centuries! thanx! ------------------ luv ya & leave ya... Lu-lu!
Erik Schmidt	Weaponry changed a lot around the 14-15th century because the armour was evolving so quickly. The sword was always used, becoming more pointed during this period so it could pushed between gaps in the developing plate armour. Larger swords also became more common in the 15th, to be able to cut through the improving armour. A dagger was also carried. The mace, and particularly the war hammer were also used more to try to puncture and deform the plate armour. Sometimes axes were used and as you get further into the 15th century the axe, hammer and pointed plade/spike were often combined and placed onto a long handle(the polearm) for foot combat. The lance was used for initial charges in battle. Bows, crossbows, pikes and various polearms tended to remain the weapons of the footsoldier. Erik
Ruthy D	Woz Edward da 1st 14th/15th Century?? Thanx ------------------ Da roof, da roof, da roof is on fire!!
Gordon	13th to 14th. Born in 1239, died in 1307.