dispelling Myths about medieval Combat

[Tartar Horde]

(20 May 2013, 10:59)bigpaul Wrote: very interesting from a history point of view, but I don't think many people will be armed with swords and lances and the like post shtf?? a decent firearm, crossbow and bow and arrow, in fact anything that fires a projectile of some form or another will take out any swordsman long before they get anywhere near.

I know BP and I agree, just from a "swordie" point of view for those interested in using their swords with a degree of accuracy.
I don't see you as a sword type guy mate, more of a battle Axe weilder