Quiz 3 Flashcards
What dos Rogers believe to be the period of time for the highest development of military technology?
100 Years War
What does Roger see as being the two most important developments?
Infantry revolution
Artillery Revolution
Believes these to be revolutionary in of themselves
What took out the cavalry and brought in the infantry revolution?
Pike
Long Bow
According to Rogers what made the foot solider so effected?
His integration with the archers
What does Roger see as being an advantage to infantry than cavalry?
Cheaper
Easier to train
Ranks could be filled with a broader portion of the population
What changed in the infantry revolution to cause more casualties on the battle field according to Roger?
Pikes and Long Bows
Ground forces had no reason to capture commoners
>not worth enough money for the trouble
According to Roger when did artillery start being able to take down fortresses?
1450’s
How does Roger describe canon development in 14th and 15th century?
Steady throughout the 14th
Rapidly early 15th century
According to Roger what was the most important development in the canon in the early 15th century?
Length of barrel sucks in your face
According to Roger what brought on the artillery fortress revolution?
Sunken profile work