Warfare 1250-1500 Flashcards
1
Q
Size of armies in 1250?
A
5,000-10,000
2
Q
Composition of armies: 1250
A
Infantry and cavalry 2:1
3
Q
Command of armies: 1250
A
Noblemen
4
Q
Weapons: 1250
A
Swords
Daggers
Pikes
Lances
Battle-axe
Halberd
Bows
Crossbows
5
Q
Protection: 1250
A
Hauberks
Surcoats
Helmets
Gambesons
Shart mail shirts
Skull+caps
6
Q
Strategy: 1250
A
Limited warfare
Castles
7
Q
Factors for limited warfare?
A
Battles were avoided
The campaigning season
Communications
Henry lll had limited resources
8
Q
How were castles used?
A
Defenders would have a series of bases from which to lainch counter attacks
Attackers had to divide their forces to besiege each castle
9
Q
Cavalry tactics?
A
The mounted charge
Rout and chase
10
Q
Infantry tactics?
A
The shield wall
Archers
The mêlée
