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Was there any disadvantage to fully articulated plate armor? I'm referring to armor like the type worn in the 1500s for foot melee in tournaments.

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The joints were completely covered with overlapping articulated steel plates to allow movement, rather than ...

I personally feel that both of Lindholm's books are excellent, instructions are easy to follow and the diagrams flow well. I can't comment on the veracity of his translations or how well they interpret the source material but as far as simply understanding what he's trying to convey they're as good ...