Polearms & Spears

A History of Polearms and Spears Thru History....

Military Fork

https://www.stronghold-nation.com/history/ref/military-fork 31st Jul 2021 - A simple Pole Arm from the 15th/16th Century, it's obvious origin was that of the common pitchfork. A staple of farm life, the Pitchfork was become an …

Brandistock

https://www.stronghold-nation.com/history/ref/brandistock 31st Jul 2021 - A Spear-like weapon of the 14th/15th Centuries, this was a member of the Pole Arm family. Sometimes referred to as "The Feather Staff", it's head was …

Spetum

https://www.stronghold-nation.com/history/ref/spetum 31st Jul 2021 - Seen in the 13th Century, the Spetum was a 6 to 8 foot wooden pole which had a spearhead with two-downward projections - extending from the base of th …

The Spear of King Shaka

https://www.stronghold-nation.com/history/ref/the-spear-of-king-shaka 31st Jul 2021 - Although this great military leader and commander did not use a sword, Shaka was certainly worthy of the finest blade fit for a King or General. Shaka …

Javelin

https://www.stronghold-nation.com/history/ref/javelin 31st Jul 2021 - Another weapon of the 4th / 5th Centuries, The Javelin was the principle throwing or “missile weapon” of the Ancient Greek Armies. Known R …

Native American War Lance

https://www.stronghold-nation.com/history/ref/native-american-war-lance 31st Jul 2021 - Although The Lance as a weapon is many centuries old in Europe, it was also developed by Native American Tribes in America. Designed along similar lin …