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Yr 8 Humanities: The Middle Ages Medieval Warfare Middle Ages Weapons The period referred to as the Middle Ages was extremely violent. The quest for wealth and power was driven by the violent culture of the European countries. Castles were built to act as power bases. Lands were subject to invasion. There was the need for a variety of Middles Ages weapons to suit the Knights, foot soldiers and archers of the Era. This was the period of the Norman conquest and the battle of Hastings. The fighting in Europe had a brief respite when the attentions of the Medieval warlords turned their attention to the Holy Land when their Middle Ages weapons were used by the Knights Templar, Teutonic Knights and the Hospitallers to fight in the crusades. Middle Ages Weaponry was vital to the religious knights. Tactics and Techniques Knights made up the mainstay of the medieval army. They were supported in battle by foot soldiers and archers. Knights were often held in reserve for the decisive part of a battle. Knights were very powerful warriors - one knight was supposed to equal eight foot soldiers. New weapons were designed for a hammering motion. During a siege, a knight was to wait while the others scaled the walls, dug tunnels, etc. The knight waited until he could enter the castle and engage in battle. Knights did not always fight to the death. The Church and the Code of Chivalry put the emphasis on capturing and treating an opponent honorably. Capture was more profitable, as it allowed for the ransoming of the captured knight. Miss Kat Cusworth [email protected]
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Yr 8 Humanities: The Middle Ages
Medieval Warfare
Middle Ages WeaponsThe period referred to as the Middle Ages was extremely violent. The quest for wealth and power was driven by the violent culture of the European countries. Castles were built to act as power bases. Lands were subject to invasion. There was the need for a variety of Middles Ages weapons to suit the Knights, foot soldiers and archers of the Era. This was the period of the Norman conquest and the battle of Hastings. The fighting in Europe had a brief respite when the attentions of the Medieval warlords turned their attention to the Holy Land when their Middle Ages weapons were used by the Knights Templar, Teutonic Knights and the Hospitallers to fight in the crusades. Middle Ages Weaponry was vital to the religious knights.
Tactics and TechniquesKnights made up the mainstay of the medieval army. They were supported in battle by foot soldiers and archers. Knights were often held in reserve for the decisive part of a battle. Knights were very powerful warriors - one knight was supposed to equal eight foot soldiers. New weapons were designed for a hammering motion.
During a siege, a knight was to wait while the others scaled the walls, dug tunnels, etc. The knight waited until he could enter the castle and engage in battle. Knights did not always fight to the death. The Church and the Code of Chivalry put the emphasis on capturing and treating an opponent honorably. Capture was more profitable, as it allowed for the ransoming of the captured knight.
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HeraldryDuring the Middle Ages, a knight in full armor was hard to recognize because his face was hidden by his helmet. Knights began to use special designs worn on their shields and surcoats. These designs became special family emblems, a coat-of-arms that no one else could wear. The officials who kept records of the coats-of-arms and awarded new ones were called Heralds. The College of Heralds in London still does this.
What Signifies What?
Blue - Loyalty and truth.
Silver - Peace and sincerity.
Purple - the majestic color of justice; the color
of royalty.
Chevron - the V-shaped symbol of Protection.
Often a reward for notable achievement and faithful service.
Crescent - half-moon shape with upturned
horns and means faith and hope.
Eagle - represents speed and wisdom.
Fleur De Lies - denotes valor, faith, and
wisdom.
Greyhound - represents courage, vigilance, loyalty, and fidelity.
Griffin - a mythical beast with the body of a lion and the head of an eagle. Represents perseverance, vigilance, and valor.
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Yr 8 Humanities: The Middle AgesHawk - represents someone who is vigorous in the pursuit of their objective.
Leopard - represents a warrior of courage and valor.
Lion - represents strength, courage, generosity, and majesty.
The importance of the Medieval Knights WeaponsThe Middle Ages was an extremely violent era in history featuring battles in both Europe and the Holy Land when the crusades, and the crusaders who fought them, were numerous. Feudal Lords and Knights used such weapons as swords, lances, daggers and battle axes in different types of warfare. The quest for power led to invasions of lands and territories which had to be fought for. Siege warfare, waged to win a castle or a walled town or city, was a frequent occurrence during the Middle Ages. Warfare during the Middle Ages, or Medieval era called for a variety of weapon expertise. Knights and men-at-arms ( foot soldiers, or archers ) used different types of weapons. The Knights Weapons, their armor and their horses were extremely expensive - the fighting power of just one knight was worth 10 ordinary soldiers.
Weapons
Medieval weapons consisted of many different types of ranged and hand-held objects:
Battleaxe o Horseman's pick
Blades o Daggero Knifeo Longswordo Messer
Blunt weapons o Clubo Flailo Maceo War Hammer
Polearm o Halberdo Lanceo Military fork, the
weaponized Pitchforko Pollaxeo Spear
Ranged o Bowo Longbowo Crossbowo Throwing axe
o Throwing spear and Javelin
Armour
Body armour o Leathero Fabrico Chainmailo Brigandineo Plate
Shield Helmet
Artillery and Siege engine
battering rams catapult trebuchet ballista siege tower
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Yr 8 Humanities: The Middle Ages Camels in warfare Dogs in warfare Horses in warfare and Horses in
the Middle Ages
War elephant War pigs War pigeons
Battle knightsCreate a true-to-fact knight that will go into class battle! Individually or in pairs, you are to create the best, most protected knight to win the 8A class battle! But there were so many eras and development stages of the medieval knight and his armour, and not all eras were the same. In order to create the strongest knight you are to create your knight from all of the various eras and stages of knight armour and weaponry. Which ones are the best? Who will win?
Your diagram must include armour, weaponry, shields, colours and a written BATTLE PLAN!
Your diagram must be annotated, labelling which era each piece is from and explaining why you chose it.
A bibliography: list where you found all your information.
Step 1: Planning:What do you need to research or find out first in order to create the best battle knight.Ask yourself questions, or write down what you need to do in order to complete the task.
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Medieval Warfare AssignmentTeacher: Miss CusworthStudent:________________________________________________
CATEGORY 4 3 2 1 CommentMedieval Research Group researched
the subject thoroughly and responded to all questions.
Group researched the subject and demonstrated some to most questions.
Group researched the subject poorly and did not adequately respond to the questions.
Either no research was done or it was not clear that the group used it in the newscast.
Accuracy of Facts All supportive facts are reported accurately, including excellent diagram annotations and a well written bibliography.
Almost all facts are reported accurately, including a diagram that has been annotated well and a satisfactory bibliography.
One or more facts are reported accurately. The diagram has very few annotations and the bibliography has very few sources.
No facts are reported accurately OR no facts were reported.
Craftsmanship and Presentation
The model shows that the creator was took great pride in his/her work. The
The model shows that the creator took pride in his/her work. The
The design and construction were planned. The item has several flaws
The model looks thrown together at the last minute. It appears that little
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Yr 8 Humanities: The Middle Agesdesign and construction look carefully planned. The item is neat (free of unwanted bumps, drips, marks, and tears).
design and construction look planned. The item has a few flaws (unwanted bumps, drips, marks, tears), but these do not detract from the overall look.
that detract from the overall look.
design or planning was done. craftsmanship is poor.
Time, Effort and focus to the task
Class time was used wisely. Much time and effort went into the planning and design of the model. It is clear the student worked at home as well as at school.
Class time was used wisely. Student could have put in more time and effort at home.
Class time was not always used wisely, but student did do some additional work at home.
Class time was not used wisely and the student put in no additional effort.
Knight’s Warfare Capabilities and strength
Very Strong Knight, armour and weapons.Extremely creative, very strong, tactical and well planned battle plan.
Strong knight, armour and weapons but may show one weakness.Very creative, with some strength, a few tactics and satisfactory planned battle.
Average knight, armour and weapons but has a few weaknesses.A battle plan that shows a few tactics, but with little thought or planning.
Weak knight, armour and weapons that shows a lot of weaknesses.Very scarce or no battle plan with no tactics.
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