The History of Medieval Shields.(Shield Evolution)
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No medieval shield was created equal. Each shield was personally handcrafted for a specific function, therefore each shield was composed of different materials constructed in a unique manner. The most common materials used for early medieval shields were wood and animal hide. As the Middle Ages progressed, different metals became the preferred material of the shield
Each shield was constructed to fit a specific purpose to the soldier who would use it. If the soldier relied on heavy armor and weapons, the shield itself would probably be made small and light. A knight in a full suit of armor could not possibly carry a body length shield. Obversely, a longbow archer would wear very little armor and would need to be quick on his feet. A tall, wide shield was adopted for archers to provide them with cover when they needed to restring their bows and arrows.
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