History & cultureEthoricWhy Medieval Armor Was So Hard to Defeat

Why Medieval Armor Was So Hard to Defeat

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Published Sep 4, 2026, 6:28 PM · 6w ago

Ethoric
Ethoric
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Movies make it seem like the easiest way to defeat a medieval warrior is to simply strike the gaps in his armor. But in reality? It was completely different. Plate armor wasn't just a loose metal suit. It was carefully engineered so a medieval warrior could move freely while keeping most of his body protected....

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