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Medieval armor and weapons put to the test: How effective were they really?

Medieval armor and weapons put to the test: How effective were they really?

Cut and Thrust - Your Journey Through the Middle Ages vor 6 Monaten

Medieval armor vs. modern body armor in a direct comparison test - Who wins against arrows and rifle bullets?

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#medieval #armor #tests In this exciting episode, Hendrik and
Carmen present a fascinating comparison test: How does medieval
plate armor hold up against modern body armor? We analyze real
test results with longbows and modern firearms. Find out how a
140-pound war bow performs against authentic armor from the 15th
century, and why the layering principle of steel, chainmail, and
gambeson still lives on in modern Kevlar vests. Particularly
exciting: Modern AR-15 and .308 Winchester ammunition against
both armor types - the results will surprise you! From the
medieval gambeson to the modern ceramic plate, we show how
protective equipment has evolved while the fundamental principles
have remained the same. A fascinating look at the eternal arms
race between offense and defense. We look forward to your
comments! #platearmor #kevlar #weaponstest #protectiveequipment
#reenactment #history #ballistics --- Battle-Merchant:
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