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    I have Medieval Weapons , I will start with the Crossbow and it is a weapon used in the Middle Age, consisted of a tiller, made of wood and often decorated with horn ivory or bone, to one end of which was attached a short bow. The medieval crossbow was an important weapon in the medieval combat environment. It was primarily used for military purposes. The weapon was used by armies all over the world and dramatically changed the way battles were fought.Initially, this was just made from wood, like

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    In Medieval times weapons were a necessary part of life to protect them from enemies and invaders. Some of the weapons include swords, polearms, and range weapons. Swords were most commonly used. Polearms is a closed combat weapon. Ranged weapons are used to launch things. A Falchion is a single-edged sword that you use with one hand. The Falchion looks like a modern machete with a crossguard. It is a close armed weapon. It was developed from butcher’s knives and farmers’. The weight is more near

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    the earliest forms of weapon to weapon combat was jousting and fencing. Jousting was one of the earliest forms of horseback combat for soldiers, before it was even a sport, and fencing dates back to the Egyptians as an early fighting style. The art of jousting involves the use of a lance which was a long pointed spear with a cone all the way to the base of the handle and fencing required a Rapier, which was a thin long sword that was more of a jabbing weapon than a slicing weapon. These two martial

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    better protect one’s citizens from the enemy further increases the demands for “better and improved” weapons, which dictate the need for weapons to evolve. The fundamental methods to injure and kill humans and other living creatures have not changed much throughout the years, however, technological advancement in weaponry has allowed for faster killing in greater numbers. There have been many weapons throughout the centuries that require the user to be in close

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    Russian warriors in the Middle Ages developed great skills and courage during their massive battles, which provided them with the respect and fear they desired. Many of their brutal weapons were unique to Russia, however some originated from their Norse heritage, which they then incorporated into their own Viking-style combat. Some of their infantry skills even evolved from the Mongols after their invasion in the 13th century. During the Middle Ages, Russian military units had similar armory to the

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    Gun In Ancient China

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    of all of the ancient Chinese weapons. It was actually a simple wooden staff. The gun was made from bamboo and its usage was accompanied by martial arts. It was a popular weapon of self-defense in China. The gun, aided by sophisticated martial arts technique, often proved to be fatal. The usage of the Chinese army: the gun was used by the Chinese army, however, bladed weapons dominated the Chinese arsenal. It was often used to train new recruits. Usage of this weapon on the battlefield was less than

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    Weapons from the 1600’s are not as advanced as the weapons are in today's modern time. These weapons that are involved are shields, bows, swords, and spears. Shields in today's time are more likely used by the department of justice which is the FBI and etc. Shields in the early European Middle Ages were round with non-splitting wood, they were usually made with leather covers on one or both sides of metal rims and a metal shield boss were typical. These weapons were used throughout the whole Medieval

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    The Medieval technology made war a game of iron and brains. The art of Blacksmithing, crafting raw iron into a weapon that could slice bone with ease. The long range approach to bring down enemies from afar even behind great towering walls. The great war machines used to overcome great towering walls, made cities vulnerable to sieges. The inventions that pushed the Medieval Ages shows the intelligence of the minds of old. The art of Blacksmithing, crafting master swords out of fire and iron, was

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    that they brought? This was a mistake that will change the fate of a continent. Though he wasn’t the first conquistador to land on these shores, he was the best armed. Cortes brought the most cutting-edge weaponry available, including canons. Having weapons like this with the addition of horses on the battlefield was a distinct physical and psychological advantage. Their key element to success in conquest, was their advanced weaponry and fine armor. The Spanish conquistadors originated from all over

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    Like many people all over the world I have a hobby, this hobby is to collect knives, the art of smithing a blade and the craftsmanship that goes into making handles is a fascination to me. All knives are a legitimate tool under the right circumstances and have been for hundreds of years, almost anything in our day to day lives could benefit from knives and the daily carry of them but here in modern Australia most are illegal for whatever reason. Of course there are the cases of people being injured

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