What were swords used for in the Bronze Age?
Both types of sword could be used for either stabbing or slashing at the enemy, but the later swords were generally better at sustaining heavier blows and more protracted combat engagements. What were swords made of in the Bronze Age? Bronze swords—used across Europe from 1600 B.C.E. to 600 C.E.—were made of a mixture of…