[quote=GourmetItalia]I'm not familiar with the pros and cons associated with armor types, but you're both absolutely right in that the plated Maximilian and Three Quarters Armor were very effective during their heydays. Firearms were not entirely refine until later and as such, wearing plate armor could effectively offer its users enhanced protection at the cost of mobility. I'm not sure if they still crane hoisted knights onto horses, but to my knowledge, the armors afforded its users great reliable protection. [/quote]

Knights weren't hoisted onto horses with cranes. 

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