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Heavy Cavalry of the Middle Ages (2:41)

Arguably the most opulent form of protective battle gear in history was worn by medieval knights, the warrior class of medieval Europe. This Modern Marvels video shows how the gear evolved.

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  • Heavy Cavalry of the Middle Ages
    Heavy Cavalry of the Middle Ages

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    Arguably the most opulent form of protective battle gear in history was worn by medieval knights, the warrior class of medieval Europe. This Modern Marvels video shows how the gear evolved.

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  • Weapons of the Middle Ages
    Weapons of the Middle Ages

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    The middle class provided the foot soldiers of the Middle Ages, and these were their weapons.

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