Why Knights Feared This: The Halberd | Weapons That Changed History

Armored knights dominated medieval battlefields—but the halberd gave foot soldiers a deadly way to fight back. Combining three weapons into one, the halberd featured a broad axe blade for hacking, a spearpoint for thrusting, and a rear beak capable of attacking plate armor or pulling mounted opponents from their saddles. Favored by Swiss and German infantry during the late Middle Ages, the halberd became one of Europe's most versatile polearms. Used alongside longer pikes, it helped infantry challenge heavily armored cavalry and demonstrated that even the most formidable knights were vulnerable. One weapon. Three deadly functions. A lasting impact on medieval warfare. **WEAPONS THAT CHANGED HISTORY** What happened. Why it mattered. What followed. Subscribe for more historically accurate military history, legendary weapons, and the innovations that changed warfare. https://thespeedyhistory.com/