The secrets of medieval shields: a fascinating development

#medieval #shields #history In this episode, Hendrik and Carmen take you through the exciting evolution of shields from the Vikings to the present day. Discover why the round shield was perfect for the shield wall, how cavalry changed everything, and why modern police riot shields bear a striking resemblance to medieval pavises. From the lightweight linden wood round shield of the Vikings through the revolutionary Norman kite shields to the man-height pavises of crossbowmen – each era brought new challenges and clever solutions. We explore the fascinating details: Why were round shields only 8 millimeters thin? How did the enarmes grip system work? And why did shields fall out of use among knights while common soldiers still needed them? Especially intriguing: the continuity of fundamental principles. Whether Viking shield wall or modern police line – the tactics remain remarkably similar. History doesn't repeat itself, but it definitely rhymes. We'd love to hear your comments! 😍 #shieldwall #vikings #normans #pavises #knightshields #combattactics #reenactment ___ Battle-Merchant: https://www.battlemerchant.com/en/ Battle-Merchant Blog: https://www.battlemerchant.com/en/blog/ Blog post for this episode: https://www.battlemerchant.com/en/blog/the-secrets-of-medieval-shields-a-fascinating-development TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@battlemerchant Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/battlemerchant Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/battlemerchant Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.de/battlemerchant/