Battle axes, of the one-handed variety, were popular from the Viking era onwards, but with the addition of rear spikes and other adaptations they saw a resurgence of popularity in the heavily armoured periods of the middle ages, particularly from the 13th century. Thor’s Forge: https://www.facebook.com/Thorsforge/
The medieval pollaxe (or poleaxe) is a very important weapon which reached peak popularity in 15th century Europe. It is optimized for armored combat and is as complex as the longsword in its construction and techniques of use. It can be found in many medieval fighting treatises. RELATED VIDEOS:
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A fantastic manual on the use of close combat weapons during Napoleonic naval warfare is now available. The treatise of Lieut William Pringle Green: http://swordfight.uk/wp-content/uploads/2019/11/Instructions-for-training-a-ships-crew-in-the-use-of-arms-in-attack-and-defence-by-Lieutenant-William-Pringle-Green-1812.pdf
Boarding axes are featured fairly often in movies and TV set during the Age of Sail, by pirates and sailors. But were these axes really used very often as weapons? Extra videos on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/scholagladiatoria
I have been asked a few times recently whether I think the late-Viking era Dane axe was an anti-cavalry weapon. Here are my thoughts. Extra vids on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/scholagladiatoria
Medieval shield straps for wearing or suspending the shield around the neck or back are called the guige. Here I look at their possible uses and advantages. Extra videos on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/scholagladiatoria
Thrand interviews Craig Johnson at arms and armor in Minneapolis Minnesota with Dimicator or Roland Warzecha. Thrand recently did a Live feed and was asked about the Donegal axe from the Museum in Dublin Ireland so this is the exciting follow up.
Lots of people describe weapons like axes, maces or hammers as ‘easier to use’ than swords. But is that correct? What does that even mean? More videos on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/scholagladiatoria
