Composition Of The Army Flashcards
What was the size of an army in this period?
5,000-10,000 soldiers
What were the two main types of soldier?
Infantry and mounted knights
What were the mounted knights made up of?
Nobles and gentlemen
What was the infantry made up of?
Peasants
How was the infantry treated by commanders and why?
Poorly because commanders saw them as below themselves
What was the ratio of infantry to mounted knights?
2:1
What was the role of the infantry in the army?
To hold the enemy attack, soak up casualties, and defeat the enemy infantry
What was the role of the mounted knights?
To charge at the enemy and break gaps in their defence for the infantry to exploit
Give two tactics that mounted knights used
Mounted charge- charging through enemy lines to kill enemy commander
Rout and chase- scatter enemy infantry and attack them once they have dispersed
Give two tactics that the infantry used
Shield wall
Melee- Hans to hand combat
How did the feudal system affect the command of the army?
People in a superior social position would take commmand
