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Cut and Thrust - Your Journey Through the Middle Ages Podcast
Myths and misconceptions about medieval battles, weapons and armor

Myths and misconceptions about medieval battles, weapons and armor

Cut and Thrust - Your Journey Through the Middle Ages vor 3 Monaten

Why knights didn't lie helplessly on the ground and swords weren't the primary weapon — Battle Merchant debunks Hollywood myths

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#medievalhistory #history #myths

In this exciting episode, Hendrik and Carmen show you just how
far Hollywood strays from historical reality! You'll learn why
medieval battles lasted for hours rather than five minutes, how
mobile knights in plate armor really were, and which weapons
actually dominated on the battlefield.

From the Battle of Hastings to the innovative Hussite wagon forts
to the evolution of armor technology — we expose the most
persistent misconceptions about medieval warfare. Particularly
fascinating: the centuries-long arms race between offense and
defense, from longbows to the first firearms.

Discover why polearms like spears and halberds were the true
battlefield dominators, while swords were really sidearms. And
learn the difference between practical field armor and heavy
tournament armor, which gave rise to the myth of the immobile
knight in the first place.

We'd love to hear your comments!

#battles #weapons #armor #warfare #historicalresearch
#reenactment #platearmor

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