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  2. Zweihänder - Wikipedia

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    Due to their length and weight, which was typically at least 1.4 m (4 ft 7 in) and around 2 kg (4.4 lb), Zweihänders required two hands, as the name implies; as such they require at least 25 cm (9.8 in) for the hilt. [2] Zweihänders that were 4 kg (8.8 lb) in weight or more were confined to parade and ceremonial use. [citation needed]

  3. Longsword - Wikipedia

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    A longsword (also spelled as long sword or long-sword) is a type of European sword characterized as having a cruciform hilt with a grip for primarily two-handed use (around 15 to 30 cm or 6 to 12 in), a straight double-edged blade of around 80 to 110 cm (31 to 43 in), and weighing approximately 2 to 3 kg (4 lb 7 oz to 6 lb 10 oz).

  4. Dual wield - Wikipedia

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    Dual wielding is the technique of using two weapons, one in each hand, for training or combat. It is not a common combat practice. It is not a common combat practice. Although historical records of dual wielding in war are limited, there are numerous weapon-based martial arts that involve the use of a pair of weapons.

  5. Polearm - Wikipedia

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    A halberd (or Swiss voulge) is a two-handed polearm that came to prominent use during the 14th and 15th centuries but has continued in use as a ceremonial weapon to the present day. [30] First recorded as "hellembart" in 1279, the word halberd possibly comes from the German words Halm (staff) or Helm (helmet), and Barte (axe).

  6. Lists of weapons - Wikipedia

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    List of premodern combat weapons; List of medieval weapons; List of American Civil War weapons; List of World War I weapons; List of World War II weapons. List of ship classes of World War II; List of Korean War weapons; List of Vietnam War weapons; List of 20th-century weapons

  7. List of premodern combat weapons - Wikipedia

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    The entries are grouped according to their uses, with rough classes set aside for very similar weapons. Some weapons may fit more than one category (e.g. the spear may be used either as a polearm or as a projectile), and the earliest gunpowder weapons which fit within the period are also included.

  8. List of equipment of the Polish Land Forces - Wikipedia

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    Breń-2 [322] N/A Przebiśnieg Poland: Jamming station Przebiśnieg [323] 2 Kaktus Poland: Jamming station MO 1 [324] MZRiASR [325] Poland: Radiolocation station MZRiASR N/A MSTAR United Kingdom: Target Acquisition Radar MSTAR 53 [326] PGSR-3i Beagle Hungary: Portable radiolocation station PGSR-3i Beagle 93 [327] GCA-2000: No image available ...

  9. Quarterstaff - Wikipedia

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    Silver, [6] Swetnam, [4] and Wylde [7] all agreed that the staff was among the best, if not the very best, of all hand weapons. During the 16th century quarterstaves were favoured as weapons by the London Masters of Defence. Richard Peeke, in 1625, and Zachary Wylde, in 1711, refer to the quarterstaff as a national English weapon.