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    Knights were elite heavy cavalry and shock troops protected by layers of armor. They began training as young boys, first as pages to learn manners, then as squires to be trained in combat. At age 21, squires could become full knights after a dubbing ceremony. Knights trained extensively in weapons, armor, combat skills, and mounted skills like jousting. They fought in battles and sieges, using heavy weapons, armor, and specialized tactics. Tournaments allowed knights to show off and practice skills outside of war. Some knights went on Crusades launched by the Pope to retake the Holy Land.

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    Knights were elite heavy cavalry and shock troops protected by layers of armor. They began training as young boys, first as pages to learn manners, then as squires to be trained in combat. At age 21, squires could become full knights after a dubbing ceremony. Knights trained extensively in weapons, armor, combat skills, and mounted skills like jousting. They fought in battles and sieges, using heavy weapons, armor, and specialized tactics. Tournaments allowed knights to show off and practice skills outside of war. Some knights went on Crusades launched by the Pope to retake the Holy Land.

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    Knights were elite heavy cavalry and shock troops protected by layers of armor. They began training as young boys, first as pages to learn manners, then as squires to be trained in combat. At age 21, squires could become full knights after a dubbing ceremony. Knights trained extensively in weapons, armor, combat skills, and mounted skills like jousting. They fought in battles and sieges, using heavy weapons, armor, and specialized tactics. Tournaments allowed knights to show off and practice skills outside of war. Some knights went on Crusades launched by the Pope to retake the Holy Land.

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    The Knight
    One of the three types of fighting men. They were like tanks. Covered in several layers of armor Everyone was afraid of them.

    Upbringing (Page)

    Lived 7 years with parents.


    Games were played mimicking the knight.
    Toys could be wooden tools.

    Age 7: Page
    Lived with an uncle or great lord Learn manners and about knights.

    Upbringing (squire-knight)

    Age 14: Squire - apprentice to a knight


    Taught how to handle weapons and care for armor.

    Even went in to battle with knight. Attend jousts, tournaments and much more.

    Learned how to shoot a bow.

    Age 21: Dubbing


    The squire was made into a knight. He was tapped on the shoulder with a sword. Celebrations followed where he could show of

    his skill.

    Practice Makes Perfect

    Armor

    Armed and armored to the teeth.


    Chainmail: metal rings that protected from

    arrows, and swords. Heavy pads under mail. Uncomfortable, heavy, and was very hot.

    By the 15th Century knights were protected by full suits of plate armor.
    Suits could weigh from forty to sixty pounds.

    Armor (chainmail)

    Arming for the fight (steps)

    Training

    Knights needed to know different skills


    Fighting with sword and buckler
    Fighting with quarterstaff Wrestling

    Putting
    Throwing javelin Acrobatics

    Jousting

    Weapons

    A knight could have many different weapons and shields.


    Shield (wood or metal) Sword (about 32 lbs.)

    Dagger (knife)
    A lance or long spear. Metal axes.

    Battle hammers
    Maces.

    Weapons

    Siege Warfare
    First the knights ask for a formal surrender. If denied they would try and take the castle.

    Strategy 1: Surround and wait.


    Strategy 2: Take by force. Use ladders to get in. Tunnel under wall Break the walls

    In and After battle


    Caltrops Victors would keep treasure

    Castle
    10th to 12th century had moats. 11th and 12th had walls surrounding it. 13th Century did not have a moat but was surrounded by two walls. Keeps or Donjons was like a mini fort.

    Castles

    Tournaments

    Practice for war


    Two teams fight
    Winner takes all

    Jousts and combat on foot

    The Crusades

    Pope Urban II launched military.


    To get the holy land

    Wanted to take Juresleam. 1118 Knights protected pilgrims


    Given quarters to live in

    1291 Lost control of holy land.

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