An Italian man-at-arms standing in the corner watching men from Germany, France, and Luxembourg in battle: "They don't even know heater shields are outdated."
I wonder if there's a name for something like that? A westerner that loves Japanese history and folklore is a weeb, but what's someone that's fond of western culture but not part of it?
They used to do this, like in "Ben Hur" (1959) and "El Cid" (1961). I think somewhere around "Apocalypse Now" it was decided that every movie soldier had to be dark and grimy, and armor and swords had to look excavated.
With soldiers equipment of this period I am interested in the personal equipment. Things like a blanket, spare clothing, underwear, washing/grooming kit, weapon/armour cleaning kit, food, cooking gear, pack to carry it all etc. This sort of thing is never really covered but is so important in understanding how a army works day to day. A video on this topic would be fascinating.
Generally speaking soldiers were about as encumbered in the medieval period as in the classical, Elizabethan and modern times. It's one of the astonishingly common constants throughout time. Soldiers can only carry so much regardless of when they lived.
"Honey , we should move out , this neighbourhood is nuts." "What ? We just moved here !" "Look at him , does he seem sane to you ?" **points at Metatron** "...You have a point."
*More Realistic* "Honey, I'm so glad we moved into this neighbourhood, it's awesome!" "What? How can you know, we just moved here" "Look at that Stud of a man, doesn't he seem badass to you?" "OMG! You should should get your own sword and join him!"
@@Likexner Only if they change sides when you meet them on the street. Getting precedence at the neighbourhood shops is also a plus. of course wearing a sword while shopping helps. Its the camera following that stops them from calling the police. Last time i was asked, i told them it was test footage for a fantasy film.
Idea for a topic I really wish to know more about: the italian communal militias of the 13-14th centuries. For example the spear lines of montaperti, the ventucinquina, tactic and equipment. What do you think about it? Thanks!
Well, it's not about perfect gear. Thicker armour would've been better, but it would be too heavy. Same applies to more guns/bulletproofing/more ammo/larger caliber. So it's kinda just about the maximum amount a grown man can haul around while being mobile.
Yeah but even then, for modern combatants carrying around 35 kg, that usually leads to a ton of problems later on in life. Although that is mainly because most of it is concentrated on the torso.
@@alephkasai9384 as long as most of the weight is above the knees/pelvis, you will have problems. Same as both obese people and bodybuilders tend to develop leg conditions. Ancient and medieval warriors were absolutely developing the same problems, they just weren't correctly attributed and/or documented. Generally, your command doesn't care what happens to you later in life. And even if they did, enemy wouldn't go easy on you because you've decided to carry less armour around to save your knees. Today is about the first time in history we can actually reduce weight carried by soldiers without sacrificing the completeness of their kit, but old thinking gets in the way. "Well, their kit is lighter, but our grandparents carried 35 kilos and weren't complaining, so just give them more stuff to replace saved weight"
My hair is long, and I fear that if I were to put on a mail coif my hair would get caught in the chain links. I think if I were to wear a padded coif under the mail it would reduce that likelihood. But, that's just me.
About that helmet: the rim could be somewhat protecting in wet climates up here in the north of europe. Even a small rim around a hat/helmet can do quite a lot for comfort. As in cold rain not pouring down your neck and down your spine. I have used quite a lot of modern helmets in construction and forrestry work in my youth. The getting cold water down the neck is a thing, and that small relief when said water misses your neck is a beutiful thing. In the long run, it can actually be a very nice luxury. The next step, off cource, is to fasten a piece of waterproof fabric on the back of helmet.
1) If a medieval soldier has survived several battles, chances are he would had looted armor or parts of armor and weapons (not to mention valuables) from some of the dead. If he was lucky,, he may even hold a rich enemy knight for ransom. 2) It's interesting that the weight a soldier carries on his person has not really changed much. Modern infantrymen loaded with ballistic armor (including plate inserts), helmet, rifle, pistol, bayonet/knife, mess kit, boots, water (in camelbak), extra magazines, grenades, comm equipment, night vision devices, and rations weighs about the same as soldiers 500 years ago. A US infantrymen carries about 117 lbs of equipment; the US Marines about 119 lbs. It is not unheard of for soldiers deploying to theater of combat to carry as much as 200 lbs of equipment.
The WoW music confused me, because I looked for some reference to it in the description, but all I saw was the following: Royalty free music by Epidemic Sound: intro ES_Knights Templar 1 - Johannes Bornlöf intro 2 ES_Medieval Adventure 01 - Johannes Bornlöf outro ES_Knights Templar 2 - Johannes Bornlöf Which obviously isn't WoW music, lol.
interesting. IMO we've lost quite a bit of knowledge from then until now regarding the wear of armour. While in service I was once or twice issued Vietnam era (1960s - early 1980s) body armour, the old ballistic nylon vest. It was ... warm and if fitted well then I suppose would be somewhere between the Lorica Segmentata and the kit you're wearing in this video for encumbrance purposes. Since then we've gone to Kevlar and other materials and particularly the ceramic plates as many know. However the encumbrance remains in large part upon the soldier's shoulders. I can illustrate this with a story of two soldiers, officers in the American army. Both entered the army at 6 feet in height (182.88cm), one did one tour in Afghanistan and then was reassigned to the Pentagon for several years. The other did over 5 tours in Afghanistan and Iraq. The first, who spent most of his time in the Pentagon was at the time I heard of the story still at 6 feet (182.88 cm) in height. The other is now about 5' 11" (180.34 cm) or less in height. The point being that current armor is not as well fitting and is itself causing long term injury and therefore is also more of an encumbrance to the wearer.
Wearing any armour encumbers you some. Arrows sticking out of your torso encumber more. Try walking around in full hard kit and a cloak if you can. Its the one thing that usually bugs me . People wore cloaks at this period. If you're not fighting , you want to protect your armour, - rusty maille is such a bother to scour. you put on a cloak, you don't have to worry so much. Plus it keeps you warm, prevents stiffening up after exertion. If you're sweating under your armour, a cloak is a must. Its unmanly to wear this gorgeous armour with a runny nose.
I've worn maille with surcoats and plate with cloaks and the answer is; depends on how well fitted it is. A well fitted plate harness is not an issue and the cloak over the top for weather proofing is so light it's barely an issue. Same goes for scapular overcoats. Because the plate harness suspends mainly from the waist, adding less than another kilo to that is not a problem. The maille is a bit of a different deal. It largely hangs from the shoulders, though a vise or belt does help to hang part of it from the waist and takes some of the strain off your shoulders. It's not the end of the world, and you get used to it, but you notice it a hell of a lot more than you notice the plate harness. Adding the full surcoat was minor, and I'd imagine if it got damp you'd feel it a lot more. My conclusion from experience is that cloaks, surcoats, scapulars and the like are the least of your problems, pretty much negligible compared to the metal you're hauling about, which is lighter than people suppose and quite mobile, especially when fitted well.
Forgot to add, I will agree, in many environments, you should add the cloaks, surcoats, etc because they are barely anything to add to weight and they do indeed protect your kit. Surprisingly to most, they also keep you cool, which is why the image of the crusader with full surcoat is so popular. In his soldier setup, no cloak or coat required, they generally didn't use them, as we see on the pictures from the time, likewise a "White" armour set is sans cloaks or coats, but most other sets indeed should have them.
@@andrzejc.9572 you sounded like my father explaining horror film effects xD it totally ruins the atmosphere xD for this i ask for satisfaction, Sir! At 6pm on the field of Hawkmorth we'll have a violent argument, Sir!
Wait a minute, Did you just say you knight harness is coming soon? That's AMAZING! I can't wait to see it! I look forward to the day I can purchase my own set from the Forge Of Svan. I've talked to the guys and sent them my measurements and armor specs and I'm just waiting for the money now.
Even within a single century within the Medieval period, there was a lot of variation- in fashion, within a decade or so, there’s change- though there’s potentially less within a military setting, still...
Great video. People often forget that the most important thing for an non-modern army was marching, so you could wear very encumbering things for times you know a battle is going to happen but never for very long. So, as is often the case as we see in history there is some kind of compromise between Protection, Affordability, Comfort, and Encumbrance. As well, I would think the majority of soldiers leaving their bottoms to be armoured last makes sense as when on a march you don't want to be relieving yourself with your armour on.
I wonder why the movies and TV serials tend to portray the common medieval soldier as easy one-hit kills. A single slash with a sword across the chest and he moves no more. This armour really doesn't look like it could be cut through just like that unless you've got the strength of Conan the Barbarian.
It looks like that because you couldn't just cut through it. Even if you were to use inhuman strength you'd probably shatter the blade. That's what maces are for.
@@mikeoxlong1395 The film and TV treat armour as just a form of clothing, so the hero can take out each enemy soldier with one hit, on his way to the main opponent. For some reason, the protective capacity of the armour is just ignored altogether.
We look so similar Metatron, but I am from the US (and not a good part of it). But when I watch you I feel like I am watching my heritage and I am proud. I am Italian and I was raised to be very proud of where I came from. Even though I am only part Italian, the genes are strong haha. I love your content. Thanks for being you.
I think the average guy back then was in better shape than today, vikings had natural training by working as farmers for ex, or rowing their boats. just by wearing heavy armor for years must build up strenght and cardio alone.
Average testorone level was way higher then than now. They had a better diet too, without so much soy and industrial garbage. The average medieval male was way stronger and fitter than the average modern man
@@ks7266 I know for ex on my grandmas side (the poor people) lived on fish diets since they had sailors and fishermans in her family. like cod and salmon was something poor people ate, yet its very healthy for you! in fact in a danish viking village it was said (by a visitor) they had so much fish, you could smell it evberywhere AND because they had so much, you couldnt sell it.
@@ks7266 That would depend on your socio-economic standing, what country and what time period. Overall, your wealthy city dwellers and nobles are going to be eating much better and more than some some peasant subsistence farmer
@@Riceball01 Of course. But the english farmer, for example, would eat eggs, salmon and some chicken once in a while. The point is: modern male eats cup noodles and little to no animal protein and works 14 hours in a small office breathing polution; the medieval man ate a lot of animal fat and vegetables and worked in farms, breathing pure air and taking the weekend to go to the church.
Yeah, but the modern man doesn’t need to worry about seasons , have access to food all over the world, no worry about famines. No one is malnourished. I think the universal would is that people is previous era had much higher tolerance for pain and discomfort than we do excluding people in the military. He’ll, even proffessional athletes which would arguably be much better feed would probably still have a lot lower tolerance for pain and irritation than even the most spoiled prince.
I just have to say the Norman conquest of southern Italy is probably one of if not my favorite bits of history. And I am a fan of the normans in general XD
Well that covers the arms and armour pretty well. But what of the rest of his kit? Water bottle, a satchel with some food such as cheese or dried meat, perhaps a bedroll, something to keep the rain off, tools for maintaining the weapons and armour. etc.
Greetings lord Metatron, I come to you with a question concerning the scrolls of Miyamoto Musashi.I enjoyed your readings very much and I wanted to know if you are planning on making a video on the Earth, Fire, and Void scrolls respectively.Thank you for your time and content. -A subscriber
I really want to know about that hat! I love it! Also, I was fearing for your monitor when you were swinging that mace around right next to it. Great video.
Great vid, but i got really distracted by whatever it is you are downloading or updating in the screen i NEED TO KNOW what is it aahhahahaha great video.
Hey Metatron! I am 16m from Denmark I've been watching you for about half a year and I absolutely love history especially your channel and everything for Shad to Invicta and Historia Civilis. I was wondering where you buy armor I really want some Roman armor from the 1st century AD - 2nd century A.D. I have seen your videos on buying armor but I don't really know how to contact the companies you have shown since they don't have an online site. Love Denmark
Metatron, I am wondering for the shield. You mentioned the pavese and rotella. For Italian Armies (especially Venetian) I found many depictions for oval shields. Are those an elongated form of rotella or a seperate type, as both are strapped to the forearm. A wonderful video, as I am building a kind of Italian kit for Larp purposes.
That intro was FIRE!! Spear and shield is all you need. And maybe leg protection. I wouldnt want to go into a fight with someone who has a spear and not have leg protection, i think.
Amazing content as always! Love the montage and the kitchen! I do have a question for you Metatron. Do you know a good site where I can buy an historical accurate norman mail hauberk? I keep looking for one, but either it isn't historical or it can't be shipped to my country. I wish you an amazing week and cheers from Portugal.
Hey Metatron! Was wondering if you would consider making a video on how were classical armies, specifically Roman Legions, prepared for casualties and wounded people or if they were at all. I recall you saying on a video roman centuries rotated men on the front in order to have a constant supply of well rested men and allow the others to rest for a few minutes, but what happened if someone was injured and needed help. Would they send him back and have someone replace him in the formation? Would there be a "Medic camp" nearby to help? If so, how would these "Teams" be called, what kind of people make it up? These are very curious things on which I'm going to try and do some research into, but would be great if you would consider making a video talking about it!
Hey Metatron, great vid. Can you discuss a bit about dealing with the heat of the Italian (or Sicilian!) summer in that kit? How did medieval soldiers handle extreme weather?
A kit should definitely contain more non-combat equipment: The 5 Cs (knife, fire kit, a water container, some sort of rain-cover, some cordage) Probably some food. Regarding the armor, I missed the padded head garment and I would definitely add some protection to the arms and legs and be it only gaiters and gloves, but probably some splinted bracers as well...
@@Kingdomkey123678 Indeed, but during marches, they carried a whole lot more than their combat gear, and things like a knife, a fire kit, and a water bladder are likely kept even onto the battlefield.
Pre-thoughts: 1) How quick would medieval soldier get his battle-ready suit from not-battle-ready It would look like a detail, but how quicly soldier sent to recover or to do something or to help in minor things, or (in times of "no-only-engeenereing-works") to build something (bridge like in "Zulu", when soldiers in quite pretty uniforms get almost naked to don't waste it) or just a suprise attack could be battle-ready or "uniform". Battle ready is to be "equipped to survic=ve under the battle condition". Uniform is "to make formal needs to stand for battle with all regulaments". very formal soldier vould die under the fire just because he was recognized as oficer. In low-fantsasy you'll often find a sergeant who finds decisive to kfighte if his company marches under enemy artillery with trumpets (and trumpeters still doing their jobs after being shot). But in low-fantasy (and real life) you'll often find lower officers with lack of regrets for regulamine, allowing his soldiers to wear all is needed to survive - even enemys soldier gear. It is more propably for mercanaries. They have no sense of symphathy for flag or emlem -- they would rather paint their company emblem on taken enemies shield. During feudal age it is important to recognize foe with two reasons: - why he is wearing this simbol? If it is a peasant of great lor -- maybe lord will paid for loyal veteran. - how foe (if recognized his simbol as enemy) is wealthy... Well. When we captured a Jude, an old-time servant of Brian from Normandy... But if Brian is even righthand of locally known nobility... Well... Slavery is the best option. Well, he is a Jude of Nowhwwre... 1) Should: in example in - in Bannerlord armor be showed by some kind of exuation: 1) palm armor, 2) foremarm armor, 3) when diferent types of weaponms makes and different wound (when your fingers are crushwed to something-like-flour shape don't think that you are soon on battlefield) , minor cut, that is not making grip his/her bay being handsome, and chick like handsomeness with esteme to be bitch, or, scarface with no effect to mimic may be +100 to charisma.... Better if scrare was made by well-known-blade.... I won't do #2 due to too manny efects of physical cuts to too many reality chalenges.... 99) In miniature it woukl be great to see - modern react vs mediaval iconography. Once Shadiversity made a video about wearing spear on your back with makin a shot from scene when Goliath (armed in spear) was beheaded by David (who draw a swod of Goiliath rom the scabbard) and thenj evidently spear was in arm of deadman, thus, in far side.
Uh oh. I sang along to the intro (sampled from the World of Warcraft soundtrack, "Nightsong") and knew the meaning of each word/name. Do I have a gaming problem? Nah, I'm not addicted. I can stop any time I want... for a day... maybe... I just really enjoy applying accurate medieval history/technology to high fantasy RP...
I have a mail hauberk I made from butted rings and I like to take walks with it. Sometimes I throw on my splint armor for the limbs, too. It's heavy, but you get used to it.
I always wonder about levels of armor, namely from a socioeconomic standpoint, starting from farming peasent in a village militia man in the cheapest makeshift protection all the way top nobility with best quality gear, all based on their combat occupation.
If I remember correctly from class, and if my teacher was right Also disclaimer, I haven't researched any of this, this is all from memory There might be something out there saying peasants can be knights but I'm not sure Medieval times was a caste Peasants stayed as peasants, knights as knights, lords, then your nobles We had this activity that divided the class into peasants, lords, then the king The scenario is gathering of resources before and after a war In any case, the peasants were the most disadvantaged because they'll be giving up all their resources for the war So I don't think it'll be easy to buy your way into pagehood anyway What you might be looking at are ninjas They are straight up very efficient and adaptable farmers who learned how to weaponize everything from natural resources to their coins to their farming tools Their speciality is in being spies, mostly in info gathering with either hiding in shadows or among the crowd That isn't to say they haven't developed their combat skills
I think you need a halberd, maybe a bec du corbin or billhook. Actually I think the Billhook polearm would be best as it's easy to make and very practical and functional on the battlefield. Although the halberd is such a classic and the bec du corbin is so cool.
I bet he knows enough about medieval times not to wish that. Soldiers were way more likely to die of disease than battle, dysentery doesn't care how good a fighter you are. While I love learning about medieval history it really makes me appreciate modern medicine and hygiene.
Great videos lad i love them but im wondering about the historically accuracy of darkend chainmail and other colour versions cheers keep up the great work 🤘
Haven't watched yet, but I would expect the average levy would be equipped with a helmet, usually some variation kettle hat, nasal helm, or sallet (depending on time and place ofc). A gambeson or other type of quilted garment, and lastly some form of polearm, wether it be a bill, spear, pike, etc. Also a dagger. I doubt many of them would have swords, but I expect nearly everyone would have a dagger or knife tucked into their belt. All in you're probably looking at about 10kg, distributed relatively evenly over the body I expect it wouldn't really phase most people.
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excellent and informative. Nice to see your experiences of a brig and maille.
Hey, it’s you
@@spookycaphriel1811 yes, its me!
Love your channel mate
I'm glad you liked the video sir knight!
Jason!
An Italian man-at-arms standing in the corner watching men from Germany, France, and Luxembourg in battle: "They don't even know heater shields are outdated."
So last season.
French ambassador: "Italians are very bad at war".
Machiavelli: "the French are very bad at politics".
I am from India and I love European history especially Roman history and I love this channel.
Hey I'm from Europe and I love Indian history (not that I know much lol)
@@harryennis601 yes it's fascinating, but I am still learning as well 😅
Thank you!
@@metatronyt Can you do a video on South Indian history
I wonder if there's a name for something like that? A westerner that loves Japanese history and folklore is a weeb, but what's someone that's fond of western culture but not part of it?
That brigandine has got to be both the best-looking and most practical period armor out there.
one think that is clear, seeing the intro of the video, is that we need movies to make medieval soldiers more colorful
Oh yea, I think almost all historical movies need to be colorful, even alot of the antiquity ones. Alot was really colorful
Because they had/has colour in almost all of their wear.
They used to do this, like in "Ben Hur" (1959) and "El Cid" (1961). I think somewhere around "Apocalypse Now" it was decided that every movie soldier had to be dark and grimy, and armor and swords had to look excavated.
TrueFork That worked for some movies, but it caught for most of the movies back then
No, people need Metatron softcore
With soldiers equipment of this period I am interested in the personal equipment. Things like a blanket, spare clothing, underwear, washing/grooming kit, weapon/armour cleaning kit, food, cooking gear, pack to carry it all etc. This sort of thing is never really covered but is so important in understanding how a army works day to day. A video on this topic would be fascinating.
Powerade: the official drink of athletes and medieval soldiers
That's it "Content creation" That is what I say to the wife when she asks "what the hell is, and why did you purchase a Zweihänder"
@@rostermaan1321 """what the hell is, (...) a Zweihänder""
so, does she?
@@12SickOne34 ouch damn my bad
Anyone else imagine the neighbors creeping through the windows "Honey, he's swinging his sword again, it's the 5th time today!"
I think all his neighbors are really nice to him...
"... It's 15th century today!"
Any man who can swing his sword 5x a day.....
That sentence can be taken way off of context
If his neighbours don't appreciate a heavily armed pasta lover (who can both protect *and* feed the neighbourhood)
Then they just don't deserve him
He looks so cool swinging that ceremonial copper alloy mace around.
Must have been for rituals
This comment should be top
"You're carrying too much to be able to run." - Godd Howard 2011
Just turn into a werewolf. So easy.
@@heideknight9122 In my last playthrough i just increased movement speed in the console and ran my ass to the nearest town 😂
The Stronghold music in the background brings back so many memories
Can’t place that there m’Lord
The people worship you, sire!
Generally speaking soldiers were about as encumbered in the medieval period as in the classical, Elizabethan and modern times. It's one of the astonishingly common constants throughout time. Soldiers can only carry so much regardless of when they lived.
So im just gonna say "Elune adore" and "nightsong"
Archenon poros my friend.
Ohhh! Ishnu-ala, weary traveler!
"Honey , we should move out , this neighbourhood is nuts."
"What ? We just moved here !"
"Look at him , does he seem sane to you ?" **points at Metatron**
"...You have a point."
*More Realistic*
"Honey, I'm so glad we moved into this neighbourhood, it's awesome!"
"What? How can you know, we just moved here"
"Look at that Stud of a man, doesn't he seem badass to you?"
"OMG! You should should get your own sword and join him!"
I never understood whats so funny about these comments. Are stuck up nosy neighbours supposed to be funny?
You are everywhere :D
@@Likexner
Only if they change sides when you meet them on the street. Getting precedence at the neighbourhood shops is also a plus. of course wearing a sword while shopping helps. Its the camera following that stops them from calling the police.
Last time i was asked, i told them it was test footage for a fantasy film.
"On the other hand, have you noticed we haven't been pestered by door-to-door salesmen in months..."
Idea for a topic I really wish to know more about: the italian communal militias of the 13-14th centuries. For example the spear lines of montaperti, the ventucinquina, tactic and equipment. What do you think about it? Thanks!
It is strange how perfect gear over the ages always ends up weighing around 35kg.
Coincidence? I think not
Yes, same weight, just distributed differently generation to generation.
Well, it's not about perfect gear. Thicker armour would've been better, but it would be too heavy.
Same applies to more guns/bulletproofing/more ammo/larger caliber.
So it's kinda just about the maximum amount a grown man can haul around while being mobile.
Yeah but even then, for modern combatants carrying around 35 kg, that usually leads to a ton of problems later on in life.
Although that is mainly because most of it is concentrated on the torso.
@@alephkasai9384 as long as most of the weight is above the knees/pelvis, you will have problems.
Same as both obese people and bodybuilders tend to develop leg conditions.
Ancient and medieval warriors were absolutely developing the same problems, they just weren't correctly attributed and/or documented.
Generally, your command doesn't care what happens to you later in life. And even if they did, enemy wouldn't go easy on you because you've decided to carry less armour around to save your knees.
Today is about the first time in history we can actually reduce weight carried by soldiers without sacrificing the completeness of their kit, but old thinking gets in the way. "Well, their kit is lighter, but our grandparents carried 35 kilos and weren't complaining, so just give them more stuff to replace saved weight"
Great musical choice too! And the armor is fabulous. You're straight out of one of those paintings.
Raphs poker face while demonstrating the garment is priceless.
Very stylish.
A kinda random question, has your hair ever got cough at the mail gorget? XD
My hair is long, and I fear that if I were to put on a mail coif my hair would get caught in the chain links. I think if I were to wear a padded coif under the mail it would reduce that likelihood.
But, that's just me.
I assume that's what coifs are for, at least partially
Please please do not wear maille with long hair uncovered, wear an arming cap and tuck your hair in
About that helmet: the rim could be somewhat protecting in wet climates up here in the north of europe. Even a small rim around a hat/helmet can do quite a lot for comfort. As in cold rain not pouring down your neck and down your spine. I have used quite a lot of modern helmets in construction and forrestry work in my youth. The getting cold water down the neck is a thing, and that small relief when said water misses your neck is a beutiful thing. In the long run, it can actually be a very nice luxury. The next step, off cource, is to fasten a piece of waterproof fabric on the back of helmet.
When I LARP with my kit in my room, I usually end up knocking over something. I was waiting for it. lol
Excellent video.
1) If a medieval soldier has survived several battles, chances are he would had looted armor or parts of armor and weapons (not to mention valuables) from some of the dead. If he was lucky,, he may even hold a rich enemy knight for ransom.
2) It's interesting that the weight a soldier carries on his person has not really changed much. Modern infantrymen loaded with ballistic armor (including plate inserts), helmet, rifle, pistol, bayonet/knife, mess kit, boots, water (in camelbak), extra magazines, grenades, comm equipment, night vision devices, and rations weighs about the same as soldiers 500 years ago. A US infantrymen carries about 117 lbs of equipment; the US Marines about 119 lbs. It is not unheard of for soldiers deploying to theater of combat to carry as much as 200 lbs of equipment.
Anyone else thought he would land that mace into his TV lmao
or the sword :D
I admit I was getting more and more nervous with every swing.
@@righteousviking I kept looking at the tip of the sword...
I was supper nervous, Tod broke his camera.
-World of warcraft music at start
- the number 1453 pops up later in the video
*nostalgia intensifies*
The WoW music confused me, because I looked for some reference to it in the description, but all I saw was the following:
Royalty free music by Epidemic Sound:
intro ES_Knights Templar 1 - Johannes Bornlöf
intro 2 ES_Medieval Adventure 01 - Johannes Bornlöf
outro ES_Knights Templar 2 - Johannes Bornlöf
Which obviously isn't WoW music, lol.
@@FlinnGaidin Yes it is not mentioned maybe because of it's short duration, but I would swear to God that it is a lament of Blood Elves.
@@VarangianBodyguard Not Lament of the Highborne, no...I found what it is, it's called "Nightsong":
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@@FlinnGaidin ahhh yes, well the same song can be found in various elf moments. Blood Elves used to be High Elves anyway 😎 magnificent song 10/10
I just wanted to say. I thoroughly enjoy your medieval videos man. I love your enthusiasm and nerdiness. It's epic. (In a good way).
interesting. IMO we've lost quite a bit of knowledge from then until now regarding the wear of armour. While in service I was once or twice issued Vietnam era (1960s - early 1980s) body armour, the old ballistic nylon vest. It was ... warm and if fitted well then I suppose would be somewhere between the Lorica Segmentata and the kit you're wearing in this video for encumbrance purposes.
Since then we've gone to Kevlar and other materials and particularly the ceramic plates as many know. However the encumbrance remains in large part upon the soldier's shoulders. I can illustrate this with a story of two soldiers, officers in the American army. Both entered the army at 6 feet in height (182.88cm), one did one tour in Afghanistan and then was reassigned to the Pentagon for several years. The other did over 5 tours in Afghanistan and Iraq. The first, who spent most of his time in the Pentagon was at the time I heard of the story still at 6 feet (182.88 cm) in height. The other is now about 5' 11" (180.34 cm) or less in height. The point being that current armor is not as well fitting and is itself causing long term injury and therefore is also more of an encumbrance to the wearer.
Wearing any armour encumbers you some. Arrows sticking out of your torso encumber more.
Try walking around in full hard kit and a cloak if you can.
Its the one thing that usually bugs me . People wore cloaks at this period. If you're not fighting , you want to protect your armour, - rusty maille is such a bother to scour. you put on a cloak, you don't have to worry so much. Plus it keeps you warm, prevents stiffening up after exertion. If you're sweating under your armour, a cloak is a must. Its unmanly to wear this gorgeous armour with a runny nose.
I've worn maille with surcoats and plate with cloaks and the answer is; depends on how well fitted it is. A well fitted plate harness is not an issue and the cloak over the top for weather proofing is so light it's barely an issue. Same goes for scapular overcoats. Because the plate harness suspends mainly from the waist, adding less than another kilo to that is not a problem.
The maille is a bit of a different deal. It largely hangs from the shoulders, though a vise or belt does help to hang part of it from the waist and takes some of the strain off your shoulders. It's not the end of the world, and you get used to it, but you notice it a hell of a lot more than you notice the plate harness. Adding the full surcoat was minor, and I'd imagine if it got damp you'd feel it a lot more.
My conclusion from experience is that cloaks, surcoats, scapulars and the like are the least of your problems, pretty much negligible compared to the metal you're hauling about, which is lighter than people suppose and quite mobile, especially when fitted well.
Forgot to add, I will agree, in many environments, you should add the cloaks, surcoats, etc because they are barely anything to add to weight and they do indeed protect your kit.
Surprisingly to most, they also keep you cool, which is why the image of the crusader with full surcoat is so popular.
In his soldier setup, no cloak or coat required, they generally didn't use them, as we see on the pictures from the time, likewise a "White" armour set is sans cloaks or coats, but most other sets indeed should have them.
6:02 the use of magic potions is forbidden during duty time! get it out of my sight, soulgiah!
And also this potion is totally historically inaccurate.
@@andrzejc.9572 you sounded like my father explaining horror film effects xD it totally ruins the atmosphere xD
for this i ask for satisfaction, Sir! At 6pm on the field of Hawkmorth we'll have a violent argument, Sir!
Now I want a full video about the funny red hat
I'm actually about to do a video on the most common gear used by all three armies during the Imjin War! Great video as always!
5:30 Italians when you order a pineapple pizza:
Heh :D
*mess with the pasta you get the blast-a*
And ask them where's the ketchup bottle for their pizza.
Stuck up snobbery. Pineapple on pizza is great. And dont tell me sweet and salty dont belong together. They do.
@@Likexner Damn right!
Love the stronghold music in the background
Wait a minute, Did you just say you knight harness is coming soon? That's AMAZING! I can't wait to see it! I look forward to the day I can purchase my own set from the Forge Of Svan. I've talked to the guys and sent them my measurements and armor specs and I'm just waiting for the money now.
Even within a single century within the Medieval period, there was a lot of variation- in fashion, within a decade or so, there’s change- though there’s potentially less within a military setting, still...
Great video.
People often forget that the most important thing for an non-modern army was marching, so you could wear very encumbering things for times you know a battle is going to happen but never for very long. So, as is often the case as we see in history there is some kind of compromise between Protection, Affordability, Comfort, and Encumbrance.
As well, I would think the majority of soldiers leaving their bottoms to be armoured last makes sense as when on a march you don't want to be relieving yourself with your armour on.
I wonder why the movies and TV serials tend to portray the common medieval soldier as easy one-hit kills. A single slash with a sword across the chest and he moves no more. This armour really doesn't look like it could be cut through just like that unless you've got the strength of Conan the Barbarian.
It looks like that because you couldn't just cut through it. Even if you were to use inhuman strength you'd probably shatter the blade. That's what maces are for.
@@mikeoxlong1395 The film and TV treat armour as just a form of clothing, so the hero can take out each enemy soldier with one hit, on his way to the main opponent. For some reason, the protective capacity of the armour is just ignored altogether.
@@Misiulo Yes i know. Makes you wonder why people even bother with armor in shows in the first place.
@@mikeoxlong1395 It's for the atmosphere ... or something of that sort.
We look so similar Metatron, but I am from the US (and not a good part of it). But when I watch you I feel like I am watching my heritage and I am proud. I am Italian and I was raised to be very proud of where I came from. Even though I am only part Italian, the genes are strong haha. I love your content. Thanks for being you.
Awesome & educational video.
I think the average guy back then was in better shape than today, vikings had natural training by working as farmers for ex, or rowing their boats.
just by wearing heavy armor for years must build up strenght and cardio alone.
Average testorone level was way higher then than now. They had a better diet too, without so much soy and industrial garbage.
The average medieval male was way stronger and fitter than the average modern man
@@ks7266 I know for ex on my grandmas side (the poor people) lived on fish diets since they had sailors and fishermans in her family. like cod and salmon was something poor people ate, yet its very healthy for you! in fact in a danish viking village it was said (by a visitor) they had so much fish, you could smell it evberywhere AND because they had so much, you couldnt sell it.
@@ks7266 That would depend on your socio-economic standing, what country and what time period. Overall, your wealthy city dwellers and nobles are going to be eating much better and more than some some peasant subsistence farmer
@@Riceball01 Of course. But the english farmer, for example, would eat eggs, salmon and some chicken once in a while. The point is: modern male eats cup noodles and little to no animal protein and works 14 hours in a small office breathing polution; the medieval man ate a lot of animal fat and vegetables and worked in farms, breathing pure air and taking the weekend to go to the church.
Yeah, but the modern man doesn’t need to worry about seasons , have access to food all over the world, no worry about famines. No one is malnourished. I think the universal would is that people is previous era had much higher tolerance for pain and discomfort than we do excluding people in the military. He’ll, even proffessional athletes which would arguably be much better feed would probably still have a lot lower tolerance for pain and irritation than even the most spoiled prince.
I was NOT expecting the Nightsong to be played in this video!
I am really looking forward to to seeing you in that full plate medieval kit!
I just have to say the Norman conquest of southern Italy is probably one of if not my favorite bits of history. And I am a fan of the normans in general XD
Great deep dive!! Looking good in that kit!
Well that covers the arms and armour pretty well. But what of the rest of his kit? Water bottle, a satchel with some food such as cheese or dried meat, perhaps a bedroll, something to keep the rain off, tools for maintaining the weapons and armour. etc.
Just drop some items from your inventory and pick it up later
This guy gets it. Smart.
Put a few Chest in your inventory
Really? Real life isn't a video game
@@Hacker_rex04yt that's the joke
@@Hacker_rex04yt you just havent opened the inventory ui
Greetings lord Metatron, I come to you with a question concerning the scrolls of Miyamoto Musashi.I enjoyed your readings very much and I wanted to know if you are planning on making a video on the Earth, Fire, and Void scrolls respectively.Thank you for your time and content.
-A subscriber
I really want to know about that hat! I love it! Also, I was fearing for your monitor when you were swinging that mace around right next to it. Great video.
5:17 I fear for the television
The intros of these videos just keep getting better!!!
Its always interesting watching your videos, thank you!
Great vid, but i got really distracted by whatever it is you are downloading or updating in the screen i NEED TO KNOW what is it aahhahahaha great video.
Kind of curious myself what that game was.
It looks like it could be Mtg arena or something
Your videos are full of fresh meme templates. I appreciate that
Where did you get that awesome hat from? How expensive was it?
Hey Metatron! I am 16m from Denmark I've been watching you for about half a year and I absolutely love history especially your channel and everything for Shad to Invicta and Historia Civilis. I was wondering where you buy armor I really want some Roman armor from the 1st century AD - 2nd century A.D. I have seen your videos on buying armor but I don't really know how to contact the companies you have shown since they don't have an online site. Love Denmark
The really cool soldiers rolled up a pack of smokes in their mail sleeve.
I always like hearing about the common soldiers.
Metatron, I am wondering for the shield. You mentioned the pavese and rotella. For Italian Armies (especially Venetian) I found many depictions for oval shields. Are those an elongated form of rotella or a seperate type, as both are strapped to the forearm.
A wonderful video, as I am building a kind of Italian kit for Larp purposes.
That intro was FIRE!! Spear and shield is all you need. And maybe leg protection. I wouldnt want to go into a fight with someone who has a spear and not have leg protection, i think.
Excelente video, i always enjoy your content. Greetings from Mexico
I love you for the Elune music at the start!
Raffaello is at it again. This time he even matches his drink with armor set's colour.
That hit was so hard it knocked me into an advert 6:15
Amazing content as always! Love the montage and the kitchen! I do have a question for you Metatron. Do you know a good site where I can buy an historical accurate norman mail hauberk? I keep looking for one, but either it isn't historical or it can't be shipped to my country. I wish you an amazing week and cheers from Portugal.
Chainmail to bellow the groin, most important part covered.
Hey Metatron! Was wondering if you would consider making a video on how were classical armies, specifically Roman Legions, prepared for casualties and wounded people or if they were at all. I recall you saying on a video roman centuries rotated men on the front in order to have a constant supply of well rested men and allow the others to rest for a few minutes, but what happened if someone was injured and needed help. Would they send him back and have someone replace him in the formation? Would there be a "Medic camp" nearby to help? If so, how would these "Teams" be called, what kind of people make it up?
These are very curious things on which I'm going to try and do some research into, but would be great if you would consider making a video talking about it!
Hey Metatron, great vid. Can you discuss a bit about dealing with the heat of the Italian (or Sicilian!) summer in that kit? How did medieval soldiers handle extreme weather?
A kit should definitely contain more non-combat equipment:
The 5 Cs (knife, fire kit, a water container, some sort of rain-cover, some cordage)
Probably some food.
Regarding the armor, I missed the padded head garment and I would definitely add some protection to the arms and legs and be it only gaiters and gloves, but probably some splinted bracers as well...
Medieval soldiers didn’t carry much non combat stuff on to the battlefield, all of that was kept in either a baggage train or at camp
@@Kingdomkey123678 Indeed, but during marches, they carried a whole lot more than their combat gear, and things like a knife, a fire kit, and a water bladder are likely kept even onto the battlefield.
Hi! Nice video
Amazing content. I love these tests, they make me want to get my own armour.
Love your content. Digging the World of Warcraft music in the intro.
Fascinating historical reenactment!
I love your videos! keep being awesome!😄😄
I'm here early! Metatron, love your work! It's helped me immensely both on and off the field!
Excellent base kit. You most certainly want a pole weapon, but your kit looks good!
Pre-thoughts:
1) How quick would medieval soldier get his battle-ready suit from not-battle-ready It would look like a detail, but how quicly soldier sent to recover or to do something or to help in minor things, or (in times of "no-only-engeenereing-works") to build something (bridge like in "Zulu", when soldiers in quite pretty uniforms get almost naked to don't waste it) or just a suprise attack could be battle-ready or "uniform".
Battle ready is to be "equipped to survic=ve under the battle condition". Uniform is "to make formal needs to stand for battle with all regulaments". very formal soldier vould die under the fire just because he was recognized as oficer.
In low-fantsasy you'll often find a sergeant who finds decisive to kfighte if his company marches under enemy artillery with trumpets (and trumpeters still doing their jobs after being shot). But in low-fantasy (and real life) you'll often find lower officers with lack of regrets for regulamine, allowing his soldiers to wear all is needed to survive - even enemys soldier gear. It is more propably for mercanaries. They have no sense of symphathy for flag or emlem -- they would rather paint their company emblem on taken enemies shield.
During feudal age it is important to recognize foe with two reasons:
- why he is wearing this simbol? If it is a peasant of great lor -- maybe lord will paid for loyal veteran.
- how foe (if recognized his simbol as enemy) is wealthy...
Well. When we captured a Jude, an old-time servant of Brian from Normandy... But if Brian is even righthand of locally known nobility... Well... Slavery is the best option. Well, he is a Jude of Nowhwwre...
1) Should: in example in - in Bannerlord armor be showed by some kind of exuation: 1) palm armor, 2) foremarm armor, 3) when diferent types of weaponms makes and different wound (when your fingers are crushwed to something-like-flour shape don't think that you are soon on battlefield) , minor cut, that is not making grip his/her bay being handsome, and chick like handsomeness with esteme to be bitch, or, scarface with no effect to mimic may be +100 to charisma.... Better if scrare was made by well-known-blade....
I won't do #2 due to too manny efects of physical cuts to too many reality chalenges....
99) In miniature it woukl be great to see - modern react vs mediaval iconography. Once Shadiversity made a video about wearing spear on your back with makin a shot from scene when Goliath (armed in spear) was beheaded by David (who draw a swod of Goiliath rom the scabbard) and thenj evidently spear was in arm of deadman, thus, in far side.
Awesome music at the start!
One question remains unanswered: How easily can the Metatron spread his wings in medieval armour? :)
Love these armor videos!
Really a nice video!
Hey Raff! I would love to see you review some rock slings. I myself have had quite a bit of fun with them, and the power is absolutely devastating.
I wasn’t expecting lament of the high born in the introduction
You should do a video on how you see modern plate carriers and Kevlars on the battlefield compared to older armor sets
awesome info and video
Uh oh. I sang along to the intro (sampled from the World of Warcraft soundtrack, "Nightsong") and knew the meaning of each word/name. Do I have a gaming problem?
Nah, I'm not addicted. I can stop any time I want... for a day... maybe...
I just really enjoy applying accurate medieval history/technology to high fantasy RP...
I have a mail hauberk I made from butted rings and I like to take walks with it. Sometimes I throw on my splint armor for the limbs, too. It's heavy, but you get used to it.
Metatron: doesn't mention kite shield
Shad: is dissapointed
I always wonder about levels of armor, namely from a socioeconomic standpoint, starting from farming peasent in a village militia man in the cheapest makeshift protection all the way top nobility with best quality gear, all based on their combat occupation.
If I remember correctly from class, and if my teacher was right
Also disclaimer, I haven't researched any of this, this is all from memory
There might be something out there saying peasants can be knights but I'm not sure
Medieval times was a caste
Peasants stayed as peasants, knights as knights, lords, then your nobles
We had this activity that divided the class into peasants, lords, then the king
The scenario is gathering of resources before and after a war
In any case, the peasants were the most disadvantaged because they'll be giving up all their resources for the war
So I don't think it'll be easy to buy your way into pagehood anyway
What you might be looking at are ninjas
They are straight up very efficient and adaptable farmers who learned how to weaponize everything from natural resources to their coins to their farming tools
Their speciality is in being spies, mostly in info gathering with either hiding in shadows or among the crowd
That isn't to say they haven't developed their combat skills
Makes me excited to get more stuff.
Who needs armour when you’ve got a magnificent red hat?
Awesome outfit. Love the blue and red a d the helmet looks nice too
Great gear. Thank you
I think you need a halberd, maybe a bec du corbin or billhook. Actually I think the Billhook polearm would be best as it's easy to make and very practical and functional on the battlefield. Although the halberd is such a classic and the bec du corbin is so cool.
I bet the Metatron wishes he was born in medieval times so he could clap those historical cheeks in person! You’re the greatest Metatron!!!
I bet he knows enough about medieval times not to wish that. Soldiers were way more likely to die of disease than battle, dysentery doesn't care how good a fighter you are. While I love learning about medieval history it really makes me appreciate modern medicine and hygiene.
@@101Mant Even moving forward, you can't read about the Haitian revolution ~1800 without yellow fever and it's devastation of European forces.
@Mark Antill I bet the Metatron could kick those diseases right in the balls! He’s the best!
Great videos lad i love them but im wondering about the historically accuracy of darkend chainmail and other colour versions cheers keep up the great work 🤘
Did i hear castle jam at the end ? 😜
Nice brigandine, looks more french than genoese if I may say so.
Keep up the good work !
Haven't watched yet, but I would expect the average levy would be equipped with a helmet, usually some variation kettle hat, nasal helm, or sallet (depending on time and place ofc). A gambeson or other type of quilted garment, and lastly some form of polearm, wether it be a bill, spear, pike, etc.
Also a dagger. I doubt many of them would have swords, but I expect nearly everyone would have a dagger or knife tucked into their belt. All in you're probably looking at about 10kg, distributed relatively evenly over the body I expect it wouldn't really phase most people.
Not only do you know your Warhammers but also World of Warcrafts. I'm just speechless now
Very nice. Are the mail sleeves supposed to be open like that? I thought the sleeves are supposed to be quite fitted? Just curious.
Nice video Raph' ! As usual..
But I always wondered, why don't you use the word "Corazzina" ? I would love to hear that wonderful Italian accent !