Weapons of the Middle Ages
Includes offensive and defensive examples
Lance
The lance is a medieval pole or spear weapon specially made to be used by mounted combatant. The lance let the knight to take advantage of his position on horseback, keeping his distance from his enemy while striking a blows to the soldiers below him.
Battle Axe
Axes were used by foot soldiers and occasionally knights.
Shields
Shields were used to protect the knight from daggers, swords, lances, and etc...
Crossbow
Crossbows were used to fire arrows at the enemies.
Longbow
Longbows are like our modern bows and also fire arrows.
Daggers
Daggers were used to stab people instead of cutting. It was mainly used by the knights.
Swords
There were many type of swords in the Middle Ages. They were used in battle.
Weapons Used in Middle Ages
The blue names are able to be clicked on and will show you a picture and explanation.
Other Weapons
Contains different types of weapons.