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How strong is a knights armor?
We can place some numbers to how strong/fit a knight *had* to be. -Capable of wearing around 19–20kg of maille armour. -Capable of swinging a 1.1kg-1.3kg sword comfortably. -Capable of doing both for at least 10 minute bursts of frenetic activity.
Do horse kicks hurt?
A horse’s kick is extremely powerful and can cause severe, even fatal injuries. Many riders have experienced broken bones, deep lacerations from a hoof, and even cardiac arrest if the kick landed on their chest. It is also extremely possible to suffer from head injuries that can be fatal if the impact was extreme.
Can a horse kick sideways?
Horses can kick with all four legs. But, all four legs can be used in some form of kicking. The hind legs can kick forward, sideways, and backward. The front feet are used to strike forward and stomp.
Could Knights wear armor without any problems?
In real life they could, without much difficulty. Jumping and running was also not a problem. The could mount a horse without assistance, and run short distances. Good armour fits the body well, all over. The weight was evenly distributed. If a knight fell in the mud at Agincourt, he would get up if he could. No armor gives perfect protection.
What kind of armor did knights wear on horseback?
No other horseback warriors in the world had armor that looked quite like the plate armor of the European knights. Plate armor was made in sections, or plates, so it was quite easy to walk in, but very hot to wear. It’s a myth that armor was so heavy that the knight had to be lifted on to his horse with a crane.
How did they clean the armor of the Knights in battle?
But he did need attendants to pick him up if he fell off his horse in battle. When the fighting was over, they cleaned his armor with a mixture of sand and urine to stop it from getting rusty! A suit of plate armorcould weighmore than 55lb (25kg),about the same as a seven-year-old child.
What happened to armor in medieval warfare?
As armour was developed and refined, it found a place on the battlefield, ultimately dying out once guns and other firearms rendered them rather useless. Fans of medieval combat (and heavy duty dust-ups in general) will be thrilled to hear about History’s brand new show Knight Fight.