Compositon of the Army Flashcards
1
Q
What was the size of a normal army at this time?
A
10,000-20,000 soldiers
2
Q
What was the ratio of infantry to cavalry?
A
2:1
3
Q
What were the 2 types of infantry?
A
Musketeers and Pikemen
4
Q
What were dragoons?
A
Fast mounted infantry that would dismount to fight
5
Q
Give 2 differences of the composition of the army in this period from 1250-1500
A
No archers
No mounted knights
6
Q
What was different about the leadership of the army?
A
Meritocracy- chosen on ability, not by class
