Defense , Weapons and
Armor in Ancient China
By Lorent Hoti
Why was the Great Wall of China built? What was its purpose?
To walk on? No. Its purpose was to defend China and its people.
Why? Read on to find out
Defense in
Ancient china
Did you know that the Great
Wall China was used for
defense? It was used defense
because it was very high so a
intruder cannot pass. If an
intruder climbs up the Great
Wall of China and shot him.
Defense in
Ancient China
The Great Wall of China has
watchtowers where they
could snipe from because the
watch towers have holes
where the could snipe from.
Watchtowers also could
single intruders if they come
to attack. The Great Wall of
China has crenellations so a
sniper could shot and peek to
cheek if there is an intruder.
The Great Wall of China is
not one wall it is a bunch of
mini walls together.
Weapons in
Ancient China
Han soldiers used a variety of
weapons. Infantry commonly
used spears, knives, and
crossbows. The crossbows
fired a solid missile – shaped
object, and was more
powerful and accurate than a
bow and arrow. Most
weapons were made of
bronze, and a few were made
out of iron. The infantry did
not normally use swords, but
some officers and cavalrymen
carried them.
Armor in
Ancient China
The Han infantry wore full
uniforms. Soldiers wore knee
– length gowns, cloth leg wrappings called putts,
square – toad sandals, and
protective armor that covered
the upper body. Archers had
similar uniforms, except they
wore pants instead of putts.
Soldiers ‘ armor was made of
a combination of metal and
lather plates secured by bolts
and cords. Square or
rectangular iron plates fitted
tightly to chests and back,
and moveable leather plates
covered the shoulders,
stomach, and neck.