
Gambeson: The Overlooked Armor That Shaped Battles
Introduction: Defining the Essential Defense by Gambeson Before gleaming plate dominated battlefields, before intricate maille became widespread, a simpler, yet profoundly effective form of protection reigned supreme: the gambeson. Often relegated to the background in popular depictions of medieval warfare, this quintessential padded garment was the indispensable foundation of personal defense for centuries. Far more…