Warfare through time (Case Studies) Flashcards
What was the positioning like at the battle of Falkirk?
Wallace had woods behind him to protect his rear and had marsh in front but had unprotected flanks.
How was the battle won?
1) Edward I attacked Scottish flanks using cavalry.
2) Cavalry charged between archers
3) Edward deployed 5000 longbow men which left gaps in pike men.
4) Captured castles and Wallace.
How did the battle of Agincourt unfold?
1) Henry V advanced as French wouldn’t, into longbow range and 1400 arrows landed every second.
2) The French charged and failed churning the ground up more.
3) A stampede was caused in an infantry attack as the armour weighed 30kg and allied archers used daggers as there was a risk of killing their own men.
4) French soldiers snuck to the baggage train and all prisoners were killed.
Position and composition at Agincourt?
Composition- English outnumbered 2:1 and had 7000 longbow men.
Position- Trees protected Henry’s flanks; the woods funnelled the French; the archers had wooden stakes in front to prevent cavalry charge.
The Battle of Waterloo:
- French had 69,000 troops.
- The Allied army had 67,000.
- Ground was marshy so cannon was ineffective.
- Ridges to hide from artillery.
- Didn’t fall for Napoleon’s trick.
- Squares to fend off cavalry.
The Battle of Balaclava:
- Only 8% KIA
- 2 man deep line of 700 beat 2300 firing enfield rifles (thin red line) and nearby artillery fired grapeshot at Russians.
- COTLB: charged at artillery half of the 673 were uninjured and 113 died.
Charge of the Light Brigade:
- Raglan sent an ambiguous message and Nolan pressured Lucan to follow orders and later tried to call off the attack but got shot and Cardigan confused but followed the order anyway.
- Charged at artillery half of the 673 were uninjured and 113 died.
