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Greaves and Vambraces in the rank and file
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In archaelogical data from the battle of Wisby (Sweden-1361) we can see that 50% of the injuries was on the head and the 70% of the 450 skeletons found had a serious injury on the leg.
It shows that leg was a vulnerable point.
Mateo González Vázquez

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Re: Greaves and Vambraces in the rank and file - by Q. Vipsanivs Praetextatvs - 08-05-2008, 07:45 AM

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