german halberdIn the 13th century, the focus was on creating a combined cutting and thrusting weapon, with the battle axe still recognizable within the halberd design. By the 14th century, a hook was added to the back to pull enemy riders from their horses, making infantry a formidable threat to cavalry. Accounts describe how a single halberd strike could split both horse and rider, and skilled infantry could thrust their halberds through armor. This type of