Physiological effects of wearing armour and heat

[katana]

Miguel,
nicely done....the pictures clearly illustrate the 'fighting man's' need for water ...... although in Medieval England, ale was drunk ...even by children as the water was not often purified.......suggesting that perhaps the 'king' would prefer to 'murder' a cool pint of beer.......

Regards

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[katana]

Another battle during the "100 years war" was at Verneuil in northern France. The English had to face Italian 'heavy cavalry' whom were wearing the latest Milanese armour, (as were their horses,) ... far superior to most armour plate due to the skill of the hardening and tempering. This made them 'arrow proof'.....but although they did not 'penetrate' ..the constant 'battering' of high velocity arrows must have been un-nerving.

Due to the long period of battle, knights rested .....



http://www.channel4.com/history/micr...s/armour2.html


A little more regarding armour
http://www.channel4.com/history/micr...s/armour1.html

Regards David

[migueldiaz]

Originally Posted by katana

Miguel, nicely done....the pictures clearly illustrate the 'fighting man's' need for water ...... although in Medieval England, ale was drunk ...even by children as the water was not often purified.......suggesting that perhaps the 'king' would prefer to 'murder' a cool pint of beer.......

David, how about the French? Champagne perhaps?

[katana]

Originally Posted by migueldiaz

David, how about the French? Champagne perhaps?

Bonjour Miguel
Non….le champagne est pour les vainqueurs

Regards David

[migueldiaz]

Originally Posted by katana

Bonjour Miguel, Non….le champagne est pour les vainqueurs

Bonjour David!

My reply --

In English: "Ah, yes. But of course." [said in a thick British accent]
In French: "Mais oui... évidemment... c'est bête comme question." [and that is being said in the same lighthearted tone]

Thanks to you and the rest for making this thread quite interesting!

Best regards.