The aftermath of a battle

[Megas Methuselah]

I remember reading a history book from the library on Anglo-Saxons(out of EB's timeframe) that said the chainmail armor that was used in the dark ages was able to defend against cuts and slashes, but wasn't quite as good at absorbing the impact of a blow, which could result in bruises and broken bones.

Anyways, it said that this armor was helpful in that way, because while cuts and open wounds were things that had high mortality rates, the Anglo-Saxons were somewhat good at mending broken bones.