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How did heavily armed soldiers like the almogavars keep their throwing spears on hand without impeding their use of the sword and shield? Was there something that held the spears?

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How did the russians live in the 15th century (compared/contrasted to european medieval times)

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What was war like in late 15th century europe?

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How was the bow and arrow carried during times of strife? Over shoulder like a greatsword, or around the shoulder?

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On what scale were 15th century civilizations made?

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I have heard that in medival times, your product was your currency. In this case, how would a city militiaman buy food?

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What style of weaponry did people use in europe in the 13th century? Not just the knights, I mean peasants, footsoldiers, etc.

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How did heavily armed soldiers like the almogavars keep their throwing spears on hand without impeding their use of the sword and shield? Was there something that held the spears?	13
How did the russians live in the 15th century (compared/contrasted to european medieval times)	5
What was war like in late 15th century europe?	3
How was the bow and arrow carried during times of strife? Over shoulder like a greatsword, or around the shoulder?	3
On what scale were 15th century civilizations made?	2
I have heard that in medival times, your product was your currency. In this case, how would a city militiaman buy food?	1
What style of weaponry did people use in europe in the 13th century? Not just the knights, I mean peasants, footsoldiers, etc.	0