Knight is the symbol of medieval Europe. How did European armor develop step by step?

European armor evolved from plate armor step by step.

I believe that many people, like me, have been exposed to ancient European wars through imperial games. At that time, Huo's favorite weapon was the knight, because the knight moved quickly and was very suitable for attacking enemy infantry as a striker. Therefore, out of feelings and memories of childhood, Huo Yan was determined as an encyclopedia of medieval armor, and everyone would explore the real world of armor. There is no doubt that knights in shining armor are the most iconic symbol of medieval wars in Europe. But in fact armor, mainly plate armor, was born in the late Middle Ages. Before that, chains were the knight's main choice. /kloc-in the 0/4th century, due to the appearance of chains, chains gradually stepped onto the historical stage and were replaced by thicker and more defensive plate armour.

However, due to the technological progress of weapons, rifles became the main weapon of military equipment from 17 to 18 century, which changed the way of war again. Finally, the plate armor gradually lost its advantage in front of the matchlock gun, and gradually stopped using it, which was loaded into history textbooks and the public's imagination. So, let's talk about the evolutionary history of these armor in detail. The first edition of medieval knight armor, although plate armor is the most important equipment for medieval knights in Europe, was actually made in the last stage of the Middle Ages, that is, the late Middle Ages. Before that, the knights relied on chain mail to protect themselves. This kind of armor was used in the late Roman War and was made by sewing connected iron rings on cloth or leather.

However, in the Middle Ages, the design of these armor was improved, and fabric or leather lining was no longer needed. Through technological innovation, the blacksmith in the Middle Ages welded tiny iron rings one by one, and made armor from top to bottom with only iron rings. However, due to the time-consuming and laborious production of chain mail, only the elite can afford it. It is estimated that the value of the chain at that time was similar to that of a small farm. But the mail chain is really worth so much money. Because it is very hard, it can resist direct attack and prevent sword stab by dispersing impact. And its wearer can get enough flexibility, so when it came out, it has become a necessary equipment in the war, and the most famous Norman knight in Europe is also very loyal to wearing this armor.