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The Advancement of Weaponry
Weaponry progressed significantly throughout the Middle Ages from unsophisticated means such as axes, swords, lances and crossbows too much more advanced and complex weapons such as guns, cannons and missiles. In the beginning of the 7th century armies in Western Europe ....
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.... of mostly wooden structures or castles not even surrounded by fences.
Materials for these castles were cheap and easy to come by. Protection was limited as these castles were little more than walled enclosures. Military warfare prior to and of this era had much room for improvement.
The development of weapons and raw materials of war began in the early 8th century when the mounted warrior began to dominate the battlefields. These armored warriors replaced barbarians of previous centuries (Hindley, 22). Also occurring during this time p ....
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