Knights and castles
Armour made from small loops of metal.
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Knights
Knights were soldiers who fought
on horseback. They wore heavy
armour made from iron and
were armed with axes,
swords, and spears.
Helmet
Samurai warriors
In Japan, knights were
called samurai. They
were warriors who
fought for a powerful
lord and followed a
strict code of honour.
A knight used his sword to
stab between the gaps in
an enemy’s armour.
Leg
guard
(greave)
Spur
Archers fired
arrows through
slits in the walls.
Lance
Portcullis
Samurai
sword
Samurai warriors wore
armour made from
coated wood or plates
of metal laced together.
Shield
Each knight
had his own
pattern, called
his coat
of arms.
Leather leg
protector
Buffalo
horns
Moat
