#medieval #armor #tests In this exciting episode, Hendrik and Carmen present a fascinating comparison test: How does medieval plate armor hold up against modern body armor? We analyze real test results with longbows and modern firearms. Find out how a 140-pound war bow performs against authentic armor from the 15th century, and why the layering principle of steel, chainmail, and gambeson still lives on in modern Kevlar vests. Particularly exciting: Modern AR-15 and .308 Winchester ammunition against both armor types - the results will surprise you! From the medieval gambeson to the modern ceramic plate, we show how protective equipment has evolved while the fundamental principles have remained the same. A fascinating look at the eternal arms race between offense and defense. We look forward to your comments! 😍 #platearmor #kevlar #weaponstest #protectiveequipment #reenactment #history #ballistics --- Battle-Merchant: https://www.battlemerchant.com/en/ Battle-Merchant Blog: https://www.battlemerchant.com/en/blog/ Blog post for this episode: https://www.battlemerchant.com/en/blog/medieval-armor-and-weapons-put-to-the-test-how-effective-were-they-really TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@battlemerchant Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/battlemerchant Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/battlemerchant Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.de/battlemerchant/