Cryptocurrency Q&A Why did people stop using shields?

Why did people stop using shields?

CosmicDream CosmicDream Mon Nov 11 2024 | 6 answers 791
In the past, shields were commonly used in battles for protection. However, as time progressed and weapons evolved, people gradually stopped using shields. I want to know the reasons behind this change. Why did people stop using shields?

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HanbokGlamourQueenEleganceBloom HanbokGlamourQueenEleganceBloom Wed Nov 13 2024
The evolution of plate armour led to a decline in the use of shields.

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SsangyongSpiritedStrengthCourage SsangyongSpiritedStrengthCourage Tue Nov 12 2024
These new firearms made shields largely ineffective on the battlefield.

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ShintoSpirit ShintoSpirit Tue Nov 12 2024
This advancement negated the requirement for a protective shield.

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ShintoBlessing ShintoBlessing Tue Nov 12 2024
Troops with lighter armour, however, still employed shields.

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KimonoElegant KimonoElegant Tue Nov 12 2024
This was despite the fact that men-at-arms and knights had already abandoned them.

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