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Just how effective were gambesons on a battlefield? I have a feeling modern enthusiasts exagerrate a lot.
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The Three Estates: Why were peasents fighting in medieval, if theoretically it'd be the job of nobles? What was the loophole exploited to get them on to he battlefield?
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In the 3rd century BC, crossing the Alps earned Hannibal an Absolute Madlad status. In the 4-5th century AD, Italy and Rome basically had revolving doors for those who wanted to sack them. What changed?
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On an avarage late medieval battlefield, (XIV-XV century) what percent of combatants would wear chainmail or plate armor?
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Why didn't worldy monarchs absolutely leap on the opportunity to pull a Henry VIII when the reformation happened?
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Would the Lorica Segmentata have been a good choice of armor in medieval times? Could it have retained its effectiveness on the battlefield, let's say, around 1000 AD?"
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