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The place of the longsword and sword & buckler in the medieval world

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Explains the historical roles and contexts of longsword and sword-and-buckler in medieval warfare and society. Addresses how these weapons fit into period military practice.

A 6-minute video from scholagladiatoria: “The place of the longsword and sword & buckler in the medieval world”.

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