Armour In The Fifteenth Century

Question 1

How did armour change throughout this period ?

Answer 1

At Agincourt plate armour suits made of steel which replaced chain mail during the fourteenth century

Question 2

Why was plate armour better than chain mail ?

Answer 2

Offered greater protection against crushing blows and most arrow hits

Question 3

What are some possible downsides of plate armour

Answer 3

Heavy (around 30kg but would of been evenly disturbed around the body)
Helmet was heavy and uncomfortable

Question 4

How did helmets change ?

Answer 4

By the end of the Middle Ages the helmet was now in the bascinet style

Question 5

How was the bascinet a better helmet ?

Answer 5

Provided the entire face with hinged, moveable, pointed visor and offered greater visibility and ventilation than previous helmets