Germanic shield reconstruction | History Forum
2014年3月15日 · We used a hammer to make a bowl shape and the result was very good. The boss and the shield were not put together right away.-The shield was painted in a simple black …
Were PoWs ever used as human shield in modern warfare?
2023年4月13日 · I am mainly interested to know if PoWs were ever used as human shield during WW2 to deter area bombing or submarine attacks. All I know is that during Gulf War of 1991, …
Incorrect pronunciation of the name Rothschild | History Forum
2022年1月2日 · Since it is a German name, it should be pronounced German, i.e. "Rot-schild". The "th" is an old German spelling for "t" (rothschild = rotes Schild = red shield). Since it is …
How effective is Spear/Shield combo compared to Sword/Spear?
2017年10月13日 · Spears are cheaper than Swords. The bulk of the tribal fighting group would have a shield and a spear, plus maybe a javelin or two. Any extra weapons and armor would …
President Reagan’s 1985 visit to W. Germany’s Bitburg Cemetery …
2022年2月22日 · The Americans agreed to visit a West German cemetery of World War II soldiers as part of a reconciliation process. And once committed, Reagan didn’t feel he could back out. …
Two Handed Greatswords (Claymore/Zweihander) - History Forum
2017年6月8日 · George Silver thought a two-handed sword with a 37-40in blade had odds against even the sword and shield. I'm not sure that's correct, but I suspect the longsword constitutes …
Why is Swordsman with Shield the Weakness of …
2013年4月2日 · While a large reason for this dealt with the fact foreign armies, would copy the Swiss Pikemen and create their own counterparts, like the Lankerskreight (nor sure if this is …
Germanic weapons in 470-510 AD - History Forum
2015年12月14日 · Basic equipment, as for many other cultures, was spear and shield. Shields were round and convex (dished), with conical bosses and a single handgrip. Axes and large …
During Operation Barbarossa, how much Soviet equipment and …
In late 1941, German engineers developed a modernization program. The initial modifications that brought the guns to FK36(r) standard included: removing the top section of the shield and …
The appearance of Caesar's Centurions? | Page 2 | History Forum
2016年8月7日 · Not sure about shields--remember, central supply is still there with spares. And I don't see many legionaries trading a plywood curved scutum for a plank-built Gallic shield. But …