Medieval times was a time for proving yourself. Everyone wanted to be better than their opponent. The weapons and war tactics developed and used in Medieval times proved to be advanced and lethal. The better the weapons, the more lethal the armies became. All the armies were trying to come up with the new technology, and it did not matter if they had to maybe take some ideas from their opponents. A big key in having a strong army, was having good organization, many armies main goal was to make sure they had the best and safe strategy to keep their troops safe and get the job done.
Organization was a big role in combat. Without a plan or strategy it would be very difficult to win a battle. A debate was usually discussed with a head commander
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These guys were got did not get a lot of stuff, and these troops were the troops that usually were killed first. The first weapon is called a battleaxe. These were sort of an awkward weapon, these were used in the battlefield to cut off people's body parts. These battleaxes were used kind of like the swords, because the people using these did not have any other weapons but these (Medieval Weapons Glossary, 2016). Another feared weaponist on the battlefield was the archers, these were the guys shooting the most deadliest weapons called the bows and arrows (Hillman, 2004). knight was the biggest and baddest of them all. They did not use the weapons like the bows and arrows, they stood out in the battlefield with only a sword and some armour.Another lethal weapon, but not as lethal as a crossbow or bow, this weapon is called a catapult. A catapult was still very dangerous, this was mainly because it was loaded with big and heavy rocks. These were used to kill or injure many troops that were surrounded in a big pack (Steele, 2004). Another very deadly and lethal weapon was called the cannon. These weapons were almost just as important as a bow and arrow or crossbow. These were important because they would almost do the same damage as a catapult, but these guys packed a bigger punch. These guys could nearly take down anything in their, like building, castles, towers, and many men. There was still one small problems with these things to, …show more content…
These times was not the cleanest, these wars were just a deadly, more like a Civil War type, it was not the typical war it was just a bloody mess. Many soldiers were lucky if they lasted days, and sometime just weeks. Every soldier knew what the war was going to bring, and they knew that they were more than likely to not make it through the war (Urban, 2006). Battles would often tend to be very loud, it would include sounds like screaming and yelling from the troops, usually from all the wounds (Hillman, 2004). Also during many battles, not only would the soldiers have to worry about the constant attack on them by the enemies, but also by mother nature. Heat would come into big effect and it would make many of the soldiers very tired and it would wear them out (Steele, 2004). At the beginning of the the Medieval era, most of the infantry groups were ground troops. These guys would patrol the ground and put up a vicious fight (Medieval Warfare, 2015). When enemies were retreating from a fight, that is when typically it would get them in trouble. This was because they were not expecting battle and it was more of a sneaking attack on them (McDonald, 2013). By the end of most battles, the soldiers were just dead. The battles had worn them out. Most small battles would tend to last at up to many and many weeks (Urban, 2006). Medieval warfare started to revolution of warfare for the rest of the world, and for times like today, without
Before knights were created, the defense on the borders was low. Europe was being invaded from the north, east, south, and west. Knights were meant to protect their king and their land. The “invasions of the Magyars from the east, Muslims from the south, and Vikings from the north struck western Europe,” which allowed knights to show their power and defeat enemies (met museum).
The weaponry during the Elizabethan period was the most advance weaponry known to the world. The most common weapons used were crossbows, longbows, war hammers, spears, early forms of pistol and cannons. With all this weaponry Europeans also needed armor, like chainmail and plate armor. Different types of weapons and the different kinds of armor were a key component to warfare during the Elizabethan period, in Europe.
For example, “Genghis Khan ordained that the army should be organized in such a way that over ten men should be organized in such a way that over ten men should beset one man and he is what we call a captain of ten” (DOC C). By instituting standardized methods and rules of battle to create organization, they were able to work together, as one, as a team. Everybody was on the same page, and nobody left people behind and fled. This organization united them and brought them to move like each other, learn from one another. Lastly, the Mongols were always prepared, another characteristic that added to why they were able to conquer so much land.
In relation to war, the most preferred weapon was the javelin, which could be used for both close combat and long range. The javelin was a highly effective weapon and it ensured that those using it were not easy to defeat. Furthermore, the javelin was often used alongside a shield, which was essential for not only blocking attacks, but also kept the enemy at bay while the javelin was used to strike. 'The horse' was also used but because of having to use both a shield and
This is a brief paragraph or two on each of the major siege weapons. For the not just the besiegers but also the defenders. Please note most of these weapons were not used alone and often had many different versions of the same weapon.
The Medieval West was an era of country folk and rural communities. During this era, agriculture was a means of survival and people lived in rural communities known as villages (Duby 167). In his article, Rural Economy and Country Folk in the Medieval West, Georges Duby recounts the daily lives of those who lived in the Medieval West during this time period. Those who lived in this time did not live an easy life. There existed many struggles within the communities. Many complications arose that were not present in say, the Roman Empire. According to Paul Veyne’s, Pleasures and Excesses in the Roman Empire, the Medieval West palled in comparison. In my own humble opinion, I would choose to live in Veyne’s description of the Roman empire as opposed
Many people may have heard of the story of Beowulf, but not know who the Anglo-Saxons were. According to an article on BBC History, the term Anglo-Saxon refers to settlers from the German regions of Angeln and Saxony. The Anglo-Saxons made their way over to Britain after the fall of the Roman Empire around AD 410 and the period lasted for 600 years. During this period there where many rises and falls of bishops and kings, as well as many important battles. The Anglo-Saxon warriors had a variety of weapons and armor to defend them. This includes spears, scramaseaxes, swords, shields, helmets, and body armor.
Knights were an integral part of medieval society. They originally began with primitive warriors such as the Mongols who fought on horseback for added speed and power, but quickly advanced to chivalrous gentleman such as the Normans. Much has been written about medieval knights with the most famous being a series of legends about King Arthur and his Knights of the Round Table. Arthur and his knights were the ultimate example of what a perfect knight should have been. They were brave and skilful in battle, but merciful to their enemies once vanquished. They were courteous to ladies, and never ate or drank to excess.
The day to day life for the regular soldier was not glorious. Many times the regiments were low on supplies such as food and clothing. They lived in the elements. Medical conditions were grotesque because of the lack of advanced equipment and anesthesia. “Discipline was enforced with brutality” as if all the other conditions were not bad enough.
At the beginning of the Middle Ages, battle was still fought by men usually with swords, spears, and axes because they fought so close to each other. In medieval times, there were many different weapons, which were used for many different reasons. Some reasons would be for war, hunting, farming and building. The same types of materials were used, but they designed into different types of weapons and armor. As you read, you will learn how as time pasted that either the armor or the weapons changed to be more protective and or more powerful. I will be covering in this paper the many types of weapons, a specific weapon, and last the armor they used to protect themselves.
In order to have any chance at winning any kind of war you need some kind of strategy.
Used by castle commanders during times of peace to hurl roses to ladies during tournaments, trebuchets proved a deadly weapon in the field of ancient warfare. Flinging a wide variety of objects hundreds of yards, the trebuchet became the weapon of choice for laying siege to a castle. Its incredible range could often place it beyond the effectual defense range of the castle archers, thereby permitting the besiegers to destroy the defender's walls with little interference. During extended sieges, trebuchets were often used to hurl large quantities of dung, dead animals, and other such items to encourage disease throughout the besieged city.
The first question to arise is that of leadership. In Beowulf, the hero is referred to as "prince"*, the "helmet-of-Weders"**, or "master-friend"***. This is not without reason: in the times of the epic, might did literally make right. Therefore, he who was to be an accomplished warrior had to display a leader s qualities as well as combat prowess. As for the knights, they had their appointed ruler, king Arthur, and none thought of challenging him. Neither did any of the knights distinguish himself as a general; all their exploits were done single-handedly.
In this essay, I will uncover the countless insights that can be learned about the characters in Beowulf, as well as the society as a whole, based on the weapons the characters choose to use in battle. During the Anglo-Saxon time, roughly between 400 and 1066, swords were considered the most precious weapon someone could own. Although it is not certain who wrote Beowulf, and when, many people believe it was composed in the middle to end of the Anglo-Saxon period. Analyzing the different weapons, and significance of each, in Beowulf, and comparing them to the weaponry at the time, provides the readers with a great deal of insight into the society during this period. The use of weapons in Beowulf not only provides the readers with insight into
Sun Tzu says the laying of plans take place prior to entering a war/battle. During which a General must remember the five fundamental factors; Moral Law, Heaven, Earth, The commander, Method and discipline. Moral law signifies that people are in complete accord with their leader, and they are willing to fight for their motives. This also applies to the soldiers, who need to have complete faith in the Commander. Secondly, Heaven signifies the seasons or climate; when planning for a battle the Commander must contemplate for the time and characteristics of the battleground, and make his troops carry supplies accordingly. Earth is used to represent the terrain encountered by the troops. On a long march, the Commander needs to make sure that his troops maintain their energy in case of a surprise attack. In order to assure the strength of his troops he must provide them with appropriate times to rest, he must plan ahead. A General is a dignitary who informs the Commander of the p...