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2007-03-24 01:20:43 · 7 answers · asked by clt1295 1 in Politics & Government ➔ Military
the purpose of the spikes was to deflect a blow of a sable to the head. The spike was at the start of WW I a remnant of the earlier wars where it happened that infantry and cavalry did fight each other at close range ( Napoleons wars ). Soon the helmets whit the spike where replaced whit the model that is also used in the WW II
2007-03-24 08:44:28 · answer #1 · answered by general De Witte 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
You will, most definitely Not find the truth here, but it is an amusing take on the reason helmets are spiked...
www.purple.dropbear.id.au
Had I realised how much had been written by "Pickelhaube" (the German name for the spiked helmet) aficionados, I wouldn't have 'gone on a quick search, as this wont be too hard'. I think Wikipedia's your best starting point, using their links for further information.
Good Luck, and Enjoy!
2007-03-24 08:37:38 · answer #2 · answered by busted.mike 4 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Dude they were there to make sure that everyone knew that Germany was the silliest of nations.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pickelhaube
2007-03-24 08:54:05 · answer #3 · answered by Celebrate Life 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋
head butt in a hand to hand. Mostly it got caught on brush and branches. Some guys appreciated the fact that it held the helmet in place when used as a bowl.
2007-03-24 08:27:16 · answer #4 · answered by ThorGirl 4 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Great place to put a bagel ?
2007-03-28 03:06:45 · answer #5 · answered by greenhollow2 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I am assuming it was a) to make them look more fierce and B) to serve as a weapon ?
2007-03-24 08:24:59 · answer #6 · answered by ll_jenny_ll here AND I'M BAC 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋
This was for decoration.
2007-03-24 09:56:24 · answer #7 · answered by c1523456 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋