Fifth Century Warfare

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Fifth Century Warfare
Chris Kerr, Hunter Nesbit Mr.Hahn 6th Period
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Research

• Warfare was a way of life in Medieval Europe.
• Some Nobles saw war as a way to deal with sin.
• The siege was the most common form of battle in
  the Middle Ages.

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The "Typical" Fifth Century Warrior

• Male
• A Fifth Century warriors basic equipment was a
  set of one to four spears
• Many of them went into battle without any weapons

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Some Fifth Century Weapons
                                                
             Claymore - Great Sword
Spear
Iron sword
Broadsword
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Multiple choice

• 1.Some nobles saw warfare as
• a. a way to gain power
• b. a way to gain troops
• c. a way to deal with sin
• d. all of the above
• 2.What was the most common form of warfare?
• a. archery
• b. siege
• c. gaining territories
• d. open battle

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Works Cited / Resources
MedievalWarfare.1994.DENO Partnership.8/16/08lthttp
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e/warfare.htmgt
CelticWell.1999. Celtic Well E-Journal.8/16/08.
lthttp//www.hyw.com/books/history/Medi0000.htmgt