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Warfare in medieval Europe most often centered on capturing castles, and sieges of those fortresses, as well as fortified towns. Pitched battles in which thousands of foot soldiers and mounted warriors clashed were equally spectacular. The late medieval centuries witnessed technological advances that introduced the first cannons and hand-held guns.
4) Weapons
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Presents an illustrated discussion of medieval weapons that covers spears, swords, bows and arrows, shields, armor, fighting machines, and gunpowder.
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"Castles may conjure up a romantic fairy tale world; however, in real life, during the Middle Ages, castles were fortresses, providing shelter and protection for the lord as well as for the peasants who lived on his land. For an army, a lord depended on young soldiers in armor called knights who spent years at the castle learning the skills of warfare"--
11) Warfare
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Discusses wars, battles, leaders, kings, and conquerors during the Middle Ages.
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Examines warfare during the Middle Ages, discussing important military figures, key battles, types of warriors, and the role of castles. Features writing activities, art panels, print and digital resources, fact boxes, a map, quotes, a glossary of terms, and a graphic timeline.