Videos on use of arms and armour

[Brian G Turner]

Just been referred to these - a really great set of videos from someone called Nikolas Lloyd, which are both quite funny and to the point:
http://www.lloydianaspects.co.uk/weapons/weapvids.html

For example, on two-handed swords at your back:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IocQ_DZVAU0

Definitely recommended.

 

[Brian G Turner]

Lol! His deconstruction of the Katana is hilarious.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XLWzH_1eZsc

Bows! 4 things films do wrong with bows!!
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3GHzSg5P-Jw

 

[Ursa major]

I've just watched his katana demolition. And his comments on mail, maille and chain mail. Oh and swords, sabres and scimitars. I must watch the rest when I have more time.

Both informative and (deliberately) very, very funny.


(I almost feel like reading some fiction where those fighting with 'iron bars with an edge" were being described. But that might be cruel. )

 

[thaddeus6th]

These are very good. In fact, after watching the bow video, I may need to slightly amend my WIP (not sure if I use 'fire', but if I do it shall be changed to 'loose').

 

[The Judge]

I've just found one on the Renaissance pike which answered some questions I'd wondered about!