The medieval wars were brutal wars, based on the weaponry that they used during those times. That is why medieval armor, which is made up of steel plates, also came with chain mail for further protection. The weapon of choice during those feudal times was swords. These were two-edged swords with pointed edges that were used more for thrusting than for slashing. That is its main difference from the samurai sword of Japan.
Other medieval armor weapons include crossbows and arrows and the mace and flail, which are deadly spiked balls that were placed at the end of chains. This is an indication that to be a soldier or warrior during that time, you had to be physically fit, and ready to die for your cause.