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When Crusading armies came back to Christendom, what knowledge did they bring from the Middle East?

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In the later Medieval ages (1300 - 1500) were heavily armored spearmen ever deployed?

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Late Medieval plate armor was tailored to its wearer. Are there any records of poorly made plate armor being uncomfortable to its wearer/leading the wearer to get killed due to its poor craftsmanship?

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When European countries started trade with the Japanese in the 16th century, did they adopt any Japanese styles of armor or weaponry?

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The use of squires and knights throughout the Medieval ages?

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Are there any good sources for looking at mainland Asian arms and armor from the 15th to 17th centuries?

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The use of peasantry on the medieval battlefield?

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What brought the change from laminar, which was used by the Romans, to mail armor in the Dark age/early Medieval age when laminar seemed effective?

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Are there any records of Christians protesting/disagreeing with the Crusades when they were still happening?

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Are there any surviving examples of great helmets pre-14th century?

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When Crusading armies came back to Christendom, what knowledge did they bring from the Middle East?	188
In the later Medieval ages (1300 - 1500) were heavily armored spearmen ever deployed?	57
Late Medieval plate armor was tailored to its wearer. Are there any records of poorly made plate armor being uncomfortable to its wearer/leading the wearer to get killed due to its poor craftsmanship?	47
When European countries started trade with the Japanese in the 16th century, did they adopt any Japanese styles of armor or weaponry?	17
The use of squires and knights throughout the Medieval ages?	14
Are there any good sources for looking at mainland Asian arms and armor from the 15th to 17th centuries?	11
The use of peasantry on the medieval battlefield?	11
What brought the change from laminar, which was used by the Romans, to mail armor in the Dark age/early Medieval age when laminar seemed effective?	11
Are there any records of Christians protesting/disagreeing with the Crusades when they were still happening?	10
Are there any surviving examples of great helmets pre-14th century?	8