Medieval Weapons and Armor used in WW1
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Medieval weapons resurfaced in WWI, alongside new deadly methods like chlorine gas, machine guns, and trench warfare demanded basic weapons like swords and knives for close combat. Inventors like Claude Pemberton Leech created weapons like the Leech Trench Catapult, while soldiers developed crude weapons like the Morning Star trench club, and protective gear like splatter masks and heavy armor such as The Sentinel.
Insights
- Medieval weapons resurfaced in World War One due to the close-quarters trench warfare, leading to the use of basic weapons like swords and knives in hand-to-hand combat.
- The development of new deadly methods and weapons during World War One, such as chlorine gas, mustard gas, and machine guns, made combat significantly more harrowing despite advancements aimed at improving living conditions.
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Recent questions
What medieval weapons resurfaced in World War One?
Chainmail, catapults, spiked clubs
What new inventions enhanced living conditions in the early 20th century?
Splatter masks, Brewster Body Shield
Who invented the Leech Trench Catapult?
Claude Pemberton Leech
What crude weapon was created for close combat in World War One?
Morning Star trench club
What armor resembled 15th-century armor in World War One?
The Sentinel
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