The Evolution of Armor Throughout the Middle Ages

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 of technological advances, but a modification in attitude towards the wearing of armor itself. …