02-18-2008, 11:35 AM
I saw a documentary on telly the other day about the Trojan war - or more exactly, the military technology probably employed during the war. It was really interesting stuff, including a piece on siege warfare machines (that may or may not have given rise to the "Trojan Horse" myth).
But - they had a boars tusk helmet vs a long bow (and not a composite one). The archer loosed at pretty much point-blank range, but it appears that the helmet was far more effective than has been often said.
The bone shattered on a direct hit, but still the arrows barb and not penetrated the armour. Only a direct hit that went between the links penetrated the helmet.
I was really impressed - the boars tusk helmet would appeared to have been a more effective piece than simply a curiosity if this test was anything to go by.
Cheers
Russ
But - they had a boars tusk helmet vs a long bow (and not a composite one). The archer loosed at pretty much point-blank range, but it appears that the helmet was far more effective than has been often said.
The bone shattered on a direct hit, but still the arrows barb and not penetrated the armour. Only a direct hit that went between the links penetrated the helmet.
I was really impressed - the boars tusk helmet would appeared to have been a more effective piece than simply a curiosity if this test was anything to go by.
Cheers
Russ
