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Myths and Realities About Battles, Weapons and Armor in the Middle Ages

Myths and Realities About Battles, Weapons and Armor in the Middle Ages

Cut and Thrust - Your Journey Through the Middle Ages vor 7 Monaten

Myths vs. Reality: What Hollywood Doesn't Tell You About Medieval Battles, Armor and Weapons - The True Secrets of Warfare in the Middle Ages

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#medieval #history #warfare In this exciting episode, Hendrik and
Carmen debunk the biggest myths about the Middle Ages! What
Hollywood doesn't tell you about battles, armor and weapons,
you'll find out here. From the true tactics of medieval battles
to the surprising mobility of plate armor. We show you how
medieval battles really unfolded - far removed from the chaotic
slaughter in films like Braveheart. In reality, tactical
thinking, patience and strategic maneuvering dominated the
action. Shield walls held for hours, commanders waited for the
perfect moment, and real casualties often only occurred during
the pursuit of fleeing enemies. When it comes to armor, we dispel
the myth of the immobile tin cans: a complete suit of plate armor
weighed only 20-25 kilos and had perfect weight distribution.
Trained knights could easily get up, run and even mount a horse -
no crane required! And there are surprises with weapons too:
swords weighed only 1.2-1.6 kilos and were often useless against
armor. Instead, fighters relied on bludgeoning weapons,
armor-piercing estocs and ranged weapons like longbows or
crossbows. Enjoy, and see you next time! #armor #weapons #battles
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