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The Impacts and Power of Medieval Weaponry
The Impacts and Power of Medieval Weaponry
Medieval Weaponry had a much larger impact on the world than most people would assume. It brought a new era of war that is now only depicted in media like books and movies. It brought a period of bloody, deadly, and gruesome battles. It changed the futures of countries and civilizations.
The Weapons
Picture of a Switz halberd
The Halberd
The Halberd
The halberd was the weapon of choice for the German army. It was a long, heavy spear with an axe on the side of it, the halberd sometimes also had a hammer on the opposite side of the axe. The halberd was an extremely versatile weapon, good against cavalry and foot soldiers. Soldiers wielding the halberd would slice into an opponent's shoulder blades, dealing severe damage. If they were to oppose a mounted soldier they would often aim for the horse's ankles, often cutting it clean off.
The Longsword
The Longsword
The Longsword was a long, double-edged blade. It was the most common weapon on the medieval battlefield. It was by far the most deadly and bloody weapon. The sword can pierce, slice, and cut flesh. The longsword was also an extremely versatile weapon that could be wielded one or two-handed.
Picture of a Longsword
Picture of a Pike
The Pike
The Pike
The pike was a long wooden rod with a metal spear head at the end of it. The pike was used by groups of people with multiple pikes being used in a group. These groups would often be in formations in order to prevent themselves from being easily defeated by foot soldiers. Pikes were extremely sharp and were used to pierce or stab an opponents chest or stomach. Most stabs from the pike would be fatal.
The Benefits of Medieval Weaponry
Territorial, Economic, and Religious Changes
Territorial, Economic, and Religious Changes
With the rise of a more powerful and deadlier military came changes in territory, economy, and religion. A country that had a stronger military and army would obviously be able to conquer and destroy a country with a smaller and weaker military. England's army was a big influence on the countries of Europe and the further spread of Christianity with the help of their weapons. The world would be very different if England hadn't been a powerful country.
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