Then and now
Today's military vs. knights
Knights apparel
- Armor weighed 40 to 60 pounds
- Knives were always worn on the left side of the body
- Shields were made of either wood or steel and were always carried in front of the body
- Swords weighed roughly 32 pounds
- Many of the knights' horses were also protected with armor
Modern day soldier apparel
- Bullet proof vests are always worn during battle
- The M-16 assault rifle is approximately 6.5 pounds
- A soldier's uniform approximately weighs 5-7 pounds
Weapons then and now
Swords
Most knights during the medieval time period used swords like these during their battles.
Weapons for Modern Day Soldiers
This gun is a M-16 assault rifle; currently used by today's armed forces.
Comparison
Weapons today are more powerful, accurate, and also advantageous then those from the medieval time period.
Citations
"Army Combat Uniform." (ArmyStudyGuide.com) Page 1. N.p., n.d. Web. 01 Mar. 2013.
"Middle Ages Knights." Middle Ages Knights. N.p., n.d. Web. 01 Mar. 2013.
"Canterbury Cathedral - History and Heritage." Canterbury Cathedral - History and Heritage. N.p., n.d. Web. 01 Mar. 2013.