r/weapons

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Is the tank obsolete? As drones and precision strikes transform modern battlefields, some have predicted that armored vehicles may soon meet the fate of the cavalry charge. On the latest episode of “School of War,” Aaron MacLean sits down with two U.S. Army commanders to make the opposite case: The future of warfare may still belong to the tank.

Today I discuss real magic swords of medieval and Renaissance Europe. These swords utilize inscribed prayers (invocations), and Christian relics to allegedly imbue the weapons with supernatural qualities. I discuss historical examples like Durandal, the sword of Roland, and more quotidian examples, like one in the Oakeshott Institute Collection. Finally, we take a look at a few relics I bought off of eBay and discuss relic culture in the 14th century via Chaucer. Enjoy!