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Ludwig Lew Wetzel Indian Fighter

In the 18th century Ohio frontier Ludwig "Lewis" Wetzel served as the boogeyman of the forests on his one-man revenge-fueled warpath more...

Saladin Moslem Military Hero

Saladin united the Middle East and fought two separate armies of crusaders. He is seen as a great military leader by both the east and the west. more...

The Renaissance swords in battle

Emerging from the huge cumbersome swords of the middle ages, the slender and sleek rapier became a status symbol and gave birth to the martial art of fencing more...

The Long sword or Two handed sword

Growing from the knights sword of the early middle ages, these huge monster blades were king of the Western European battlefields for two hundred years more...

The Spatha and the Knightsword

Growing from the Roman Gladius, these swords became the legendary blades of the middle ages that lasted in combat in one form or another for over a thousand years. more...

The Pike as a Weapon in History

From the 1300s to as late as the 20th Century the Pike was a simple concept that revolutionized tactics and maneuver warfare. more...

Landsknechts Colorful mercenaries

In the high Renaissance in Europe (c.e.1500-1600) Landsknechts, were the highest paid mercenary troops of the time. Their ranks included pikemen, swordemen, and gunners more...

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