05-21-2006, 11:17 PM
The problem with Temple, your main source, is that he is not only often clueless, but he also has a chip on his shoulder as big as the Chinese wall is long. For his statement that crossbow bolts "penetrate two suits of medieval full plate armor with ease" alone, he would have ripped to pieces in a half an hour at the Sword and Armour forum. The same with many of his other 'findings' you quoted.
Stefan (Literary references to the discussed topics are always appreciated.)
