Physiological effects of wearing armour and heat

[migueldiaz]

Originally Posted by katana

Miguel, nicely done....the pictures clearly illustrate the 'fighting man's' need for water ...... although in Medieval England, ale was drunk ...even by children as the water was not often purified.......suggesting that perhaps the 'king' would prefer to 'murder' a cool pint of beer.......

David, how about the French? Champagne perhaps?

[katana]

Originally Posted by migueldiaz

David, how about the French? Champagne perhaps?

Bonjour Miguel
Non….le champagne est pour les vainqueurs

Regards David

[migueldiaz]

Originally Posted by katana

Bonjour Miguel, Non….le champagne est pour les vainqueurs

Bonjour David!

My reply --

In English: "Ah, yes. But of course." [said in a thick British accent]
In French: "Mais oui... évidemment... c'est bête comme question." [and that is being said in the same lighthearted tone]

Thanks to you and the rest for making this thread quite interesting!

Best regards.

[migueldiaz]

Originally Posted by Pukka Bundook

Miqueldiaz, I like the way this thread is progressing! ...

Hello Richard,

Same here, sir. And I definitely agree with the insights you shared.

Thanks for sharing and regards.

[katana]

A true indicator of the problems of heat and armour would be the solutions the crusaders utilized whilst on campaign.
Some sources state that the Saracens used a form of surcoat that covered the armour, a reasonably loose garment, of light coloured material which helped to reflect some of the sun's heat. This would also help trap an insulating layer of cooler air between the surcoat and armour. This was soon adopted by the crusaders, whom introduced it to Europe after the 1st crusade.
Helmets also evolved the visor, which could be raised quickly to survey the battle ......release heat.....or to improve breathing and quickly 'dropped' again. This was a necessary but dangerous practice.....skilled archers were always looking for raised visors so that they could target the face


Regards David