Encyclopedia of historical weapons - Claymore
Two-handed broadsword from the 16th century used by the Scotch Highlanders against Englishmen.
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- Cod-piece
- Fabric covering for the groin, latterly padded. Its counterpart in armour could be either of mail or, more usually, of plate.
- Longbow
- Archer’s weapon for launching arrows. Draws 30-36 inches and ranges over 300 yards. Very effective vs. unarmed enemies.
- Gladius
- The Legions patterned their short swords after those of the Spanish Celts. The historian, Polybius, says they were introduced into the army during…
- Javelin
- A short throwing spear, used as a shock weapon.
