Arms in Action: Mail & Plate Armour, Slings & Spears

This video details the evolution of 14th-century knightly armor, transitioning from mail to full plate harnesses. It highlights the function of the arming doublet as an underlayer and attachment point, and describes the specific components of leg, torso, arm, shoulder, head, and hand protection. The shift towards two-handed weapons like the hand-and-a-half sword is also noted as armor became more effective.

This video offers a visual tour of Elizabethan armours housed in the Tournament gallery at the Royal Armouries in Leeds. It focuses on historical defensive wear, showcasing the craftsmanship and design of armour from that era, likely detailing different types, components, and perhaps historical context for their use in tournaments and combat.

This video details the construction and function of 15th-century full plate armor, a pinnacle of the armorer's craft. It breaks down the protection offered by individual components like sabatons, greaves, cuisses, poleyns, the cuirass, and pauldrons. The explanation highlights the intricate articulation and design features, such as fluting and sliding rivets, that allowed for mobility, while also noting the eventual obsolescence of plate armor due to the rise of firearms.

This video from the Royal Armouries explores the fascinating intersection of fashion and armor in the 16th century. Assistant Curator Eleanor Wilkinson-Keys provides insights into how stylistic trends influenced the design and construction of protective gear during this period. The episode aims to showcase the aesthetic as well as the functional aspects of historical arms and armor, encouraging viewers to learn more about the collection and support the museum's mission.

Scarlett Parry of the Royal Armouries Museum shares her expertise on conserving historical arms and armour, with a specific focus on her work with mail shirts. The video offers a behind-the-scenes look at the museum's collection and the meticulous process of preserving these artifacts. It encourages viewers to subscribe for more content on arms and armour, visit the museum's website and social media, and ask questions in the comments.

This YouTube video, titled 'Our Favorite Guntubers,' appears to be a segment where the creators of 'Shooting Surplus' and '1911syndicate' acknowledge and highlight other Guntuber channels they enjoy. The description also includes numerous affiliate links and discount codes for various firearm-related products, such as ammo from US Brass House, belts from Ciguera Gear, slings from Sly Tactical, gear from US Elite Gear, optics from Primary Arms, and gas masks from Mira Safety. The title suggests a focus on popular content creators within the firearm community.

This video features Ian McCollum and Jonathan Ferguson in a 60-second challenge at the Royal Armouries to find three unique firearms: a Charlton Automatic Rifle, a Schwarzlose Model 1898 pistol, and an early SA80 prototype. They discuss unusual mechanical operations and limited historical impact, highlighting experimental designs like the Sterling 7.62mm prototype and the Mars .45 Automatic Pistol.

The Knight's Armament KS-1, designated L403A1 by the British Army, is a new AR-15 platform rifle adopted for specialized units like the Army Special Operations Brigade and Royal Marines. It features a 13.7-inch barrel, ambidextrous controls, and is equipped with a Vortex 1-10x LPVO and an Aimpoint ACRO P-2 for versatile engagement ranges. The rifle utilizes a KAC QDC/MCQ-PRT suppressor and is part of 'Project Hunter' to enhance interoperability with allied forces.

This video details the armor and weaponry of an 11th-century Norman knight, emphasizing the evolution of protective gear. It covers the padded undergarments, the mail hauberk constructed from thousands of iron rings, and the nasal helmet for head protection. The kite shield offered significant defense, while primary weapons included the lance and a one-handed sword.

This video explores a unique modernization attempt of the Martini-Henry rifle using Captain Harston's Patent Magazine. Jonathan Ferguson details the Mark IV rifle's features and the external magazine's mechanism, designed to convert the single-shot rifle into a five-round repeater. Despite its ingenuity, the system faced issues with reliability, high conversion costs, and was ultimately overshadowed by superior bolt-action designs like the Lee-Metford.