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TIL that full plate armor of medieval knight was about the same as the weight of the gear of modern infantry soldier (30-50 pounds) : r/todayilearned
Arms and Armor—Common Misconceptions and Frequently Asked Questions | Essay | The Metropolitan Museum of Art | Heilbrunn Timeline of Art History
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