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| ⚫ | In the [[16th century]], [[war|warfare]] had dramatically changed from the [[medieval]] era. [[Firearm]]s had made their impact on the [[field|battlefield]] and standing [[army|armies]] were widely used. The "all arms" approach to warfare and the [[Spanish square]] were the most effective changes in this century. |
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'''16th century fighting equipment''' |
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== Equipment == |
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=== [[Cavalry]] === |
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==== [[Arms]]==== |
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*[[Lance]] |
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*[[Pistol]] (in later years) |
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*[[Sword]] (usually of [[15th century]] varieties however the [[basket hilt]] [[sword]] was coming into vogue) |
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====[[Armor]]==== |
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*Full suit of [[plate armor]] for [[knight]]s. A back and breast plate with [[helmet]] for non-[[noble]] [[cavalry]]men. |
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*[[Buff coat]] or [[pair of brigandines]] |
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===Foot[[soldier]]=== |
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====[[Arms]]==== |
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*[[pike]] |
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*[[halberd]] |
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*[[spear]] |
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*[[side sword]] |
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*[[matchlock]] [[arquebus]] |
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*[[dagger]] |
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====[[Armor]]==== |
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*[[padded jack]] or [[pair of brigandines]] |
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*various pieces of [[plate armor]] |
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*[[mail]] [[aventail]] |
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*[[helmet]] ([[kettle helm]], [[sallet]]) |
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*[[buckler]] [[shield]] (to use with [[side sword]]) |
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[[category:16th century]][[category:combat]] |
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[[category:fighting kit]] |
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Latest revision as of 21:37, 2 July 2010
In the 16th century, warfare had dramatically changed from the medieval era. Firearms had made their impact on the battlefield and standing armies were widely used. The "all arms" approach to warfare and the Spanish square were the most effective changes in this century.
This guide leans heavily toward a Spanish depiction.
Equipment
Cavalry
Arms
- Lance
- Pistol (in later years)
- Sword (usually of 15th century varieties however the basket hilt sword was coming into vogue)
Armor
- Full suit of plate armor for knights. A back and breast plate with helmet for non-noble cavalrymen.
- Buff coat or pair of brigandines
Footsoldier
Arms
Armor
- padded jack or pair of brigandines
- various pieces of plate armor
- mail aventail
- helmet (kettle helm, sallet)
- buckler shield (to use with side sword)
