Knight Armor Logistics explores the practical, often-overlooked logistical challenges of equipping and maintaining armored knights during the High and Late Middle Ages. This book argues that logistical considerations surrounding knightly armor were as critical to military outcomes as battlefield tactics. It examines the interplay between armor weight, material sourcing, and their impact on a knight's mobility and effectiveness in military campaigns. For instance, while sophisticated design mitigated the debilitating effects of armor weight, the procurement and transportation of raw materials like iron ore and charcoal posed significant logistical hurdles.
The book progresses from foundational concepts of armor construction and material properties to exploring the material world of armor, the weight debate, and armor's role in campaigning. By blending historical analysis with materials science perspectives, it provides a holistic view of medieval warfare. The book uses insights from economics, geography, and engineering, demonstrating an interdisciplinary approach. This provides valuable insights into the realities of medieval knighthood, strategic and tactical decisions during warfare, including siege warfare and pitched battles.
