Encyclopedia of historical weapons - Battering Ram
A Battering Ram is a large chunk of wood used to knock down castle walls in the Medieval era. With the weight of at least four men behind it, this weapon proved to be effective.
From Encyclopedia
- Lame
- A narrow strip or plate of steel, sometimes used in armour to provide articulation.
- Arnis
- Italian for "harness", the historical term for being "in armour".
- Dabus
- Mace that consists of a piece of wood studded with nails.
- Nagan
- Sword with a serrated edge; hilt is padded and fitted with a spiked pommel.
