What is Shield?
A '''shield''' is the name used to refer to any object or force used to block something. [[File:Thorsberg Shields.jpg|thumb|Two wooden round shields from [[Angeln|Thorsberg moor]] (3rd century A.D.)]] == History == The oldest shield known was a [[tool|device]] used to block hand weapons and arrows. The shield has been constructed differently over time, even [[animal]] hides were used, and the size and weight were largely different as well. === Middle Ages === In the [[Middle Ages]], [[Kite shield]]s were commonly used. The Kite shield is a shield in the form of a [[kite]]. Because of the lack of [[mobility]] due of the kite shields' weight, kite shields were given up for more mobility and two handed weapons. The Buckler was a shield with a [[round]] shape. It was commonly used as a replacement for the heavy Kite shields. === Modern Shields === Shields were used even after [[gunpowder]] weapons. the shield is still used by [[police]] and [[Army|army forces]] today. Many shields now in days are usually made from [[advanced]] [[material]], as well as [[electronics]]. Shields also vary from not only hand helds, but clothing, such as vests and, in a way, boots and gloves. == Future == The [[future]] of shields have varied from multiple ideas and fiction, usually [[force field (technology)|force fields]] and energy shields. [[Category:Armour]]