Crossbow
Crossbow, 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. Initially, this was just made from wood,…
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Caltrops
During Middle Ages, emperors fought one another for power, prestige, property, and/or influence. The Medieval times were an extremely violent period in history involving battles in both Europe and other parts of the world. In order to win battles, myriads…
Battle Axe
Until the late Middle Ages, gunpowder was barely used on the battlefield. Weapons of war included swords and spears, supported by bows and arrows. Battle axes could be used to destructive effect. The medieval battle axe also called battle-ax is…
Batons
The medieval batons are used by foot soldiers in the Middle Ages. It is also known as a cudgel, baton, truncheon, nightstick, or bludgeon and is among the simplest of all melee weapons. A baton is usually a short stick,…
Early Middle Ages
The Early Middle Ages is a period in European history from the 5th to the 10th century between the decline of the Roman Empire and the High Middle Ages. The Early Middle Ages followed the decline of the Roman Empire…
Middle Ages Weapons
Middle Ages weapons were used by feudal armies from the medieval times. All men in The Middle Ages were expected to know how to fight. They were expected to be readily available when called to fight for the king. Their…
Fall of Rome
Information and Facts about the Fall of Rome 476 AD marks the Fall of Rome when the Germanic barbarian Odoacer defeated the last emperor of Rome, Romulus Augustus. Historians say that there are many reasons why the Roman Empire fall.…