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Women in Medieval battles

Women in Medieval battles

When female warriors wielded a sword - they were fearsome!

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Tony McMahon
Apr 28, 2025
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Greetings Gold and Silver Level Templar Knights! Women often played an incredible role in medieval warfare. So, why don’t we know more about it?

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Women were not wilting wallflowers in the Middle Ages, avoiding military duty in favour of more genteel pursuits. When medieval battles needed to be fought, a woman could be seen wielding a dagger, a sword, or p…

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