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List of medieval weapons

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This is a list of weapons that were used during the medieval period.

01Handheld weapons

Swords and bladed weapons

Swords can have single or double bladed edges or even edgeless. The blade can be curved or straight.

Polearms

Polearms are weapons in which the main fighting part of the weapon is fitted to the end of a long shaft, typically of wood.

02Projectile weapons

03Flamethrowers

04Siege weapons

05Warships

06Animals in war

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