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Bookmark or Share- Greatsword in Medieval times. Its use, specifications - Elizabethan EraThe Greatsword of the medieval period was a gigantic sword with an expansive blade and endowed with two sharp cutting edges. It was was built to cut enemies rather than simply stab them. It was one of the favourite weapons of the medieval knights.
- Zweihänder - WikipediaThe Zweihänder ( German pronunciation: [t͡svaɪhɛndɐ] ⓘ, literally "two-hander"), also Doppelhänder ("double-hander"), Beidhänder ("both-hander"), [1] Bihänder, or Bidenhänder, is a large two-handed sword that was used primarily during the 16th century.
- Sword Classification Basics - Medieval Swords WorldFighting with great swords requires a different fighting style. The overall length is 160 to 180 cm (63-71 inches). Due to their enormous size, the application of normal sword stances is limited. Using a great sword is similar to the usage of polearms.
- Classification of swords - WikipediaGreat swords or greatswords are related to the long swords of the Middle Ages.
- History of European Two-Handed Great SwordsToday, great swords remain a popular theme in pop culture, often seen in films, animations, video games, and LARP. The two-handed great swords had a significant role in the history of Renaissance Europe. Learn more about the German zweihander and the Scottish claymore.
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