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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]] |
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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This guide leans heavily toward a [[Spanish]] depiction. |
This guide leans heavily toward a [[Spanish]] depiction. |
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====[[Armor]]==== |
====[[Armor]]==== |
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*Full suit of [[plate armor]] (For knights, for non-noble cavalrymen a back and breast with helmet. |
*Full suit of [[plate armor]] (For knights, for non-noble cavalrymen a back and breast with helmet.) |
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*[[Buff coat]] or [[pair of brigandines]] |
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===Footsoldier==== |
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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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Revision as of 00:24, 7 August 2007
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 (usualy of 15th century varieties however the basket hilt sword was comming into vogue)
Armor
- Full suit of plate armor (For knights, for non-noble cavalrymen a back and breast with helmet.)
- Buff coat or pair of brigandines
Footsoldier=
Arms
- pike
- halberd
- spear
- side sword
- matchlock arquebus
