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Medieval Europe (Knights (Knights were supported by their soilders,…
Medieval Europe
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Weapons
Lower Class Weapons
Polearm
This weapon was used for close combat which the main fighting part was fitted at the end of a long shaft
Battle Axe
Battle axes were made from normal utility tools but they were made in two ways, on of them was suitable for one hand whilst the other was suitable for two hands
Mace
This weapon is mostly blunt and uses a heavy head to deliver heavy blows. The head would normally be made out of stone, iron, copper, bronze, or steel
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Caltrop
This was not so much of a weapon but more of a trap. These little small things were made with one or two spikes which would be hidden on the ground
Flail
a long, two-handed infantry weapon with a cylindrical head, and a shorter weapon with a round metal striking head. The defining characteristic of both is that they involve a separate striking head attached to a handle by a flexible rope, strap, or chain.
Halberd
This weapon is a spear and battle-axe combined. This weapon was used in the early 14th and 15th century. This weapon is a two handed weapon and people that wielded this weapon were called halberdiers
Longbow
A longbow is a type of bow that is tall – roughly equal to the height of the user – allowing the archer a fairly long draw.
Bow and Arrow
It is a weapon which was made during medieval Europe. this consists of two parts, The first is a bent stick with a string which is the bow, and the second is the arrow which is a stick but with a piercing metal tip
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Pike
It is a pole weapon which is not thrown but used by foot soldiers who were deployed in close quarters. It is a very long thrusting spear
Poleaxe
The poleaxe is known by many names, the poleaxe is a spear but with a axe attached with is
Quarter Staff
An short pole which was made out of hard wood, approximately 6-9 meters long with a metal tip, or spike
War Hammer
A utility tool that has been turned into a weapon. These weapons are mostly two handed weapons. War hammers are blunt heads at the end of a stick that can diliver a massive blow when used
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