Medieval Asia

The Ancient Cultures of The Far East....China, Korea, Vietnam and Japan.

Nagoya Castle

https://www.stronghold-nation.com/history/ref/nagoya-castle 31st Jul 2021 - Located in Nagoya, Central Japan – Nagoya Castle was one of the most important fortifications of The Edo Period (1603-1868). This was the height …

Japanese Jito

https://www.stronghold-nation.com/history/ref/japanese-jito 31st Jul 2021 - The ''Jito'' was an 11th Century AD Title, used to identify a Person – selected by a Regional Shogunate, to supervise certain Manors and or Land …

Japanese Samurai

https://www.stronghold-nation.com/history/ref/japanese-samurai 31st Jul 2021 - Much has been written about these Feudal Japanese Warriors. Originating “officially” in the 10th Century, The Samurai Class were akin to t …

Japanese Yabusame

https://www.stronghold-nation.com/history/ref/japanese-yabusame 31st Jul 2021 - Both described as a type of Ancient Japanese War Archer and a stylized form of Archery Training, The Yabusame style of Archery is traced back to 10th …

Chinese Jinyiwei Guard

https://www.stronghold-nation.com/history/ref/chinese-jinyiwei-guard 31st Jul 2021 - The Chinese Jinyiwei Guard were better known as ‘’The Embroidered Guard’’ – and were formed by The Ming Emperors in 1368 …

Chinese ''Iron Pagodas''

https://www.stronghold-nation.com/history/ref/chinese-iron-pagodas 31st Jul 2021 - The ‘’Iron Pagodas’’ was the nickname for the Heavy Cavalry & Infantry detachments of The Chinese Song Dynasty (960-1279AD …

Korean Singijeon Siege Weapon

https://www.stronghold-nation.com/history/ref/korean-singijeon-siege-weapon 31st Jul 2021 - Part of The Hwacha-Class of Siege Weapons used in Medieval Korean, The Singijeon (aka ''Shinkichon), was better known as the ''Magical Box of Arrows'' …

Chinese Bannermen

https://www.stronghold-nation.com/history/ref/chinese-bannermen 31st Jul 2021 - The ‘’Bannermen’’ were a class of Late Medieval Chinese Military, comparable to Militia – which existed from the 16th to …

Chinese ''White Horse'' Cavalry

https://www.stronghold-nation.com/history/ref/chinese-white-horse-cavalry 31st Jul 2021 - Developed and deployed at the time of China’s ‘’Three Kingdoms’’ Period (2nd Century BC), The Han Dynasty’s &lsquo …

Chinese ''Wind and Fire Wheels''

https://www.stronghold-nation.com/history/ref/chinese-wind-and-fire-wheels 31st Jul 2021 - Similar to Chakrams, these blade weapons were designed to be used in tandem (hence the frightful names of “Wind” and “Fire”). …

Mongolian Arrow

https://www.stronghold-nation.com/history/ref/mongolian-arrow 31st Jul 2021 - Although The Mongols used the same arrow making techniques as most other Nations and Kingdoms that developed and used arrows, the key to their success …

Mongolian Bow

https://www.stronghold-nation.com/history/ref/mongolian-bow 31st Jul 2021 - Styled after many traditional bow making practices in China, The Mongolian version was almost identical to most Asian ranged weapons of the Era. Compo …