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Warfare During the Renaissance Warfare did not get invented during the Renaissance, but there were some significant innovations. Feudal cavalry lost its strength of the battlefield, infantry gained in stature, states learned how to field large armies for long periods of time. Most important of all, however, was the use of gunpowder. The chief result of these innovations was that warfare once and for all was taken out of the hands of private individuals (the nobility) and was taken over by the nation-state

oligarchies and aristocracies. The army was managed by a polemarch (senior military title), along with ten generals from the ten tribes of Athens. The largest component of the army was the infantry composed of hoplites (citizens fighting in a full set of armour). They went into battle protected by a helmet, breastplate, and greaves (shin guards), carrying a large round shield and long spear. The state would sometimes issue such equipment to citizens who could not afford a set of their own. The Athenian

What is jousting? Jousting is a competition between two horsemen, each wielding a lance with a blunt tip. The main idea is to duplicate a clash of heavy cavalry(armored warriors on horseback), with each opponent aspiring to strike the other adversary with the lance while riding towards him at a high speed, if possible breaking the lance on the enemy’s shield or jousting armor, or unhorsing him. While many tend to affiliate jousting with the idea of chivalric knights and maidens, the sport 's true

King Zethius took a leisurely walk through his tranquil gardens at his own pace, and it was a slow, slow pace. Even though the hot scorching midday sun was beating down, he found it necessary to take a walk, calm his nerves, and gather his thoughts on issues soon to come. For many months, the king and his advisers have met in one, of many cool, damp secret chambers beneath the Citadel of Splendor to discuss the growing problems with lawless merchants outside Kelmoor Keep. For far too long the

years. Many armor in history has used linens, leathers or animal hides, and a variety of metals. “In the 11th century bce, Chinese warriors wore armour made of five to seven layers of rhinoceros skin, and ox hides were similarly used by the Mongols in the 13th century ce. Fabric armour too has a long history, with thick, multilayered linen cuirasses (armour covering the body from neck to waist) worn by the Greek heavy infantry of the 5th century bce and quilted linen coats worn in northern India until

Build The Future is a cause – marketing campaign under the brand of Under Armour, who will be partnering with the Washington Nationals Youth Baseball Academy. Under Armour will be partnering with the Nationals to use the sports of baseball and softball as vehicles to foster positive character development, academic achievement and improved health among youth from underserved communities in Washington D.C. Under Armour is a corporate partner of the Washington Nationals and will look to make a positive

Mortal Seeming: Standing 6 '4" joseph was a beauty to behold, otherworldly in grace and physique one would swear before you was an angel of masculine beauty. He was possessed of dark hair which hung to the back of his knees in flowing waves of midnight that was both thick and held a shine of health to it. His skin like poured moonlight passed across angular jawdropping features that lead the eye to wandering across them as if to feast and feed a hunger, and the more the wanton eye wandered the more

Executive Summary Under Armour is a company that always strives to do better. They are currently trying to expand globally. While Under Armour has higher quality than most of its competitors, the cost of their merchandise is still a lot less than competitors. There are many threats to a highly-competitive sports clothing company such as Under Armor. Like many companies in the retail industry they are faced with the increasing costs of their materials and shipping expenses. Under Armour is trying to connect

Ephesian 6:10-20 states Put on the whole armor of God that ye may be able to stand against the wiles of the devil. For we wrestle not against flesh and blood, but against principalities, against powers, against the rulers of the darkness of this world, against spiritual wickedness in high places. Wherefore take unto you the whole armor of God that ye may be able to withstand in the evil day, and having done all, to stand. Stand therefore, having your loins girt about with truth, and having on the

From the beginning, there has always been a need to protect ourselves from combat and other dangerous situations. From the simple shields and breastplates in the middle ages to the more complex and more advanced body armor we use today that requires research by scientists and engineers. War was not always charging into battle with guns and tanks. Battles were simple with the main weapons being swords and knifes. Today we need it to protect us from other things like guns or explosives. One of the