Study the evolution of armor throughout the Middle Ages. How did the armor of the barbarians differ from that of the Carolingian period? Describe the armor of a knight depicted on the Bayeux Tapestry. What tactical and technological factors in the thirteenth century led to a transformation in armor construction? Describe the benefits and liabilities of full plate armor in warfare. As DeVries notes, the most dramatic impact on Roman armor was not an introduction …showed first 75 words of 1270 total…

…showed last 75 words of 1270 total…be able to afford to do--for the progress of offensive armament was such that to not own the new plate armor was an invitation to death. However, plate armor was very heavy, weighing in 23-28 kilograms for battlefield armor, and was very poorly ventilated--causing dehydration in summer and was no doubt 'cold-steel' in winter. One additional downfall was the amount of time necessary for a soldier to adorn the entire array of plate armor sections.