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A '''Roundhead (weapon)''' was used during the [[English Civil War]]. It is described as having a head about nine inches long, a staff two yards long inserted into the head, twelve iron spikes round about, with another spike in the end. |
A '''Roundhead (weapon)''' was used during the [[English Civil War]]. It is described as having a head about nine inches long, a staff two yards long inserted into the head, twelve iron spikes round about, with another spike in the end. This was actually a very useful weapon (during those times), because the mace could penetrate most armor easily. Counter-cavalry units used the roundhead weapon, because it was very light(comparitively to axes or lances) and could be swung swiftly to destroy the horse and/or rider.The weapon was swift, but was strong enough to crack through the bone of the horse, and penetrate the armor of the rider. However, this weapon was little use against swordsmen , because this roundhead has a much shorter reach. Soldiers with roundhead weapons were usually placed around archers, who could be easily killed by horsers. This weapon was beleived to be shortly used after it's initial use; soldiers with the roundhead could not chase down the cavalry units. |
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Revision as of 00:26, 1 November 2006
A Roundhead (weapon) was used during the English Civil War. It is described as having a head about nine inches long, a staff two yards long inserted into the head, twelve iron spikes round about, with another spike in the end. This was actually a very useful weapon (during those times), because the mace could penetrate most armor easily. Counter-cavalry units used the roundhead weapon, because it was very light(comparitively to axes or lances) and could be swung swiftly to destroy the horse and/or rider.The weapon was swift, but was strong enough to crack through the bone of the horse, and penetrate the armor of the rider. However, this weapon was little use against swordsmen , because this roundhead has a much shorter reach. Soldiers with roundhead weapons were usually placed around archers, who could be easily killed by horsers. This weapon was beleived to be shortly used after it's initial use; soldiers with the roundhead could not chase down the cavalry units.
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See also
- Roundhead, for a Parliamentary supporter during the Civil War.
References
This article incorporates text from a publication now in the public domain: Chisholm, Hugh, ed. (1911). Encyclopædia Britannica (11th ed.). Cambridge University Press. {{cite encyclopedia}}: Missing or empty |title= (help)Based on the article ROUNDHEAD'
