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It was a night like one out of a dream, cold and steely. I could feel the wind in my hair and the salt from the sea upon my armor. My armor was that of gambeson or quilted cloth. Being from a lower status of Vikings this leather armor was all I could afford. Some of my friends from the higher Viking status have obtained the ever fancy Lammellar armor. This particular armor is more expensive than my gambeson due to the iron plates it contains. These iron plates are then laced together in a patter

We often forget that the Roman army was really clever because we only remember that Rome fell pretty fast late in their reign. However, Rome was so powerful in its day that it would be able to take over anybody at any time. In fact, Rome was so powerful that it's in the Bible. The Roman army was clever, and they even did things that we still do today if you think about it for just a moment.They Were BuildersWe expect everyone today to get an engineering degree when they go to the milit

When you’re using a sword, knife or dagger, it’s important to remember a few crucial factors when deciding which’s right for you.You’ll first want to take into consideration the weight of the weapon. If the weapon is too heavy, it will hinder your ability to react quickly in a fight. If the weapon is too light, it will cause you to judge poorly on the timing of the defensive maneuvers.Next, you’ll want to pick a weapon that’s properly proportioned to your body. If the sword for example is too sm

As far back as time can tell, people have been in love with the myth and lore of ninjas. I know countless people who idealize them. I also know people who believe in the older ways of the samurai, and the respect they get. I’ve always loved them both, but wondered what the real difference was between a ninja and a samurai.First, let’s examine our said ninja.The ninja or otherwise known as, ‘shinobi’, first started to appear in the Sengoku period in the 15th century. The most written about traini

The Medieval period saw the rise of military power in Europe. This was due to both the need to fend off raiders as well as the transition from feudal to centralized governments. Throughout the period, the cavalry and infantry were the two main units.In the early Medieval period, the cavalry was the most important unit. Heavy cavalry consisted mostly of knights who were typically from nobility and could afford the required heavy armor. Because they could break through the enemy line, many battles