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Medieval Knights
The knight was one of three types of fighting men during the middle ages: Knights, Foot
Soldiers, and Archers. The medieval knight was the equivalent of the modern tank. He was
covered in multiple layers of armor, and could plow through foot soldiers standing in his way.
No single foot soldier or archer could stand up to any one knight.
Knights were also generally the wealthiest of the three types of soldiers. This was for a good
reason. It was terribly
expensive to be a knight. The war horse alone could cost the equivalent of a small airplane.
Armor, shields, and weapons were also very expensive. Becoming a knight was part of the feudal
agreement. In return for military service, the knight received a fief. In the late
middle
ages, many prospective knights began to pay "shield money" to their lord so that they wouldn't
have to serve
in the king's army. The money was then used to create a professional army that was paid and
supported by the king. These knights often fought more for pillaging than for army wages. When
they captured a city, they were allowed to ransack it, stealing goods and valuables.
English Man at Arms vs Lord William Douglas - Poiters 1356
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Gauthier de Brienre (French) vs John Beauchamp (English)
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John Duke of Bourbon - Carrying His Own Standard
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John Mackworth (English) vs William The Longevil (French)
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Sir John Kentwood (English)
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Sir Warin Bassingbourne (English) vs Charles de Valois (French)
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