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Period: Jan 1, 1000 to Jan 1, 1400
knights
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Period: Jan 1, 1066 to Jan 1, 1400
Knights
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Oct 14, 1066
battle of hastiings
The battle of hastings was fought between the english and the duke of normandy "william" -
Apr 24, 1100
knight armour early 1100s
early 1100s
knights armour were just cone shaped helmets, long chain mail shirts, kite shaped shields and a woolen tunic underneath. -
Aug 28, 1100
knights armour late 1100s
they wore a surcost over the chain mail to stop the suns heat.
heuback covered the neck and was attached to the helmet.
shield was smaller and triangular. -
May 27, 1300
1300s knights armour
bascinate helments were worn and visors could be lifted.shield is smaller and curved. the armour is so heavy that if the soldier falls then he cant get up alone. they wore iron gloves called gauntlets.ironbaces are worn -
Apr 25, 1400
knight armour 1400s
whole body suit armour about 25kg. flexibler than the chain mail.
no need for shield and iron shoes. lighter helmets called barbutes were worn.
