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Who typically used a pavise, the largest medieval shield?
archers and crossbowmen
heavy cavalry
swordsmen
pikemen
A pavise was too heavy to be used in direct combat. It was primarily used as a shelter by archers and crossbowmen, particularly during sieges. It was often deployed in the ground with a spike attached to the bottom. The name "pavise" comes from the city of Pavia in Italy.
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Kto zazwyczaj używał pawęży, największej tarczy średniowiecznej?
łucznicy i kusznicy
ciężka kawaleria
piechurzy z mieczami
pikinierzy
Pawęż była zbyt ciężka, by można ją było używać w bezpośredniej walce. Stanowiła ochronę dla kuszników i łuczników, często wykorzystywaną podczas oblężęń. Pawęże posiadały metalowy kolec, za pomocą którego można było je trwale umocować na ziemi, tworząc schronienie.
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