Educational charts of arms and armor, prepared by Bashford Dean, ill. by S.J. Rowland and Hashime Murayama. European armor, helmets, breastplates, gauntlets, shields, swords, pole arms, spurs, crossbows and bows and guns - the development of their common forms during the centuries.
12 plates. 25 cm
Sir Gareth Cormaeril is a fallen paladin of Tyr and retired member of the Knights of Samular who currently resides at the Halls of Justice in Waterdeep serving as Exchequer of the organization. He is distantly related to the Cormaeril noble family of Cormyr.[1] Gareth has bright blue eyes and wavy white hair, as well as a disfigured right arm, a wound which he received while saving the life of Hronrulf Caradoon.[1] After saving the life of Hronrulf, Gareth lost the use of his right hand and was
The Herman Jagtiger tank destroyer was the heaviest armored vehicle produced during World War II. It weighed 72 tons and had a 128 mm gun. It was powered
The 宋 Song dynasty (960–1279) was by no means a large dynasty by territory nor exceptionally powerful when compared to the greatest of...
[Carte postale 142 dpi — Tirages meilleurs jusqu'à 11 x 19 cm maximum] [142dpi Postcard — Prints best within 11 x 19 cm / 4 x 7 inches] Here we see Joan of Arc has been through her final baptism (World War I), and been made a saint by Pope Benedict XV shortly thereafter. Moreover, those who have served in The First Word War formally acknowledge and honour her as the Patron Saint of their war, with the greatest reverence. Now, here's where it gets sticky — I held off posting this picture for a long time. In fact, I didn't know if I would post it at all, because I find it somewhat disturbing and deeply unsettling. The picture is in the typical 1930's style, as you can probably see, but Joan is depicted quite ominously looking upward... and the world has little notion that a Second World War is just around the corner. Those of us who see Joan of Arc as the Patron of World War I, rather than a mere historical heroine, tend to look at her through different eyes — If you're going to believe anything, believe that... If you too find yourself discomforted in any degree by this picture, you have my most sincere apologies in advance. Fade to black. World War Joan ~ Codi von Richthofen, Saint Joan of Arc Superstar ©
Armour, protective clothing with the ability to deflect or absorb the impact of projectiles or other weapons that may be used against its wearer.