Medieval Weapons

Medieval Weapons

Tuesday, December 8, 2009

Medieval Weapons 3


During the "dark" ages and Early Middle ages, many different Medieval Weapons were created and used with different purposes. Some could be used from far differences to kill individuals, others used up close to kill many, the different weapons created during this time is astounding. Some of the most well known weapons during this time were the; Swords, Knives and Daggers, Axes, Spears, Maces,Flails; which were maceswith a chain attatched to it that had a spikey ball to inflict more damage upon it's victims,Long and Short Bows, Crossbows; which were one of the most deadly Medieval Weapons there were and that can be compared to a sniper rifel, Siege engines, Trebuchets; which were a type of catapult, Catapults/Slingshots, Battering Rams, Cannons, Greek Fire; which was a mixture of things, and once set on fire would burn almost through anything, even under water. There were many varities of the Medieval Weapons, some other things that were considered not only defense tools, but also weapons were these; Armor, Chain Mail, Sheilds, and Castles. These weapons marked a point in history that changed the way that not only wars and battles were fought, but also how life began to evolve.

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