Medieval Military Combat

Discover the fascinating world of historical warfare with 'Medieval Military Combat.' This authoritative hardback by Tom Lewis takes you deep into the strategies and tactics used by soldiers during the crucial period from 1300 to 1550. Delve into the realities of battles like Agincourt and Towton, uncovering the truth behind the myths of medieval combat. With 256 pages of meticulously researched content, this book provides a compelling examination of how medieval soldiers engaged in combat. Rather than merely charging forward in their heavy armor as depicted in popular media like Game of Thrones, these fighters employed techniques that demanded endurance and skill. Tom Lewis challenges the long-held assumptions about the scale of medieval battles, revealing that the numbers often cited in historical accounts are exaggerated. By analyzing key battles and the methods used by infantry, this book sheds new light on our understanding of medieval warfare. Perfect for history enthusiasts, students of military tactics, and anyone interested in the Medieval Ages, 'Medieval Military Combat' is an essential addition to your library. Gain insight into the grim realities faced by soldiers and the historical context of their actions. Enhance your knowledge of medieval history and military strategy with this groundbreaking work. Order your copy today to explore the techniques that defined an era when honor and valor were paramount on the battlefield.

Author: Tom Lewis Publisher: Casemate
Bind: hardback
Dimensions: 152 x 228 mm
Pages: 256
Publication Date: 28-09-2020

We don't know how medieval soldiers fought. Did they just walk forward in their armour, to smash each other with their maces and poleaxes, for hours on end, as depicted on film in programs such as Game of Thrones? They could not have done so. It is impossible to fight in such a manner for more than several minutes as exhaustion becomes a preventative factor. Indeed, we know more of how the Roman and Greek armies fought than we do of the 1300 to 1550 period. So how did medieval soldiers in the War of the Roses, and in the infantry sections of battles such as Agincourt and Towton, carry out their grim work? Medieval Military Combat shows, for the first time, the techniques of such battles. It also breaks new ground in establishing medieval battle numbers as highly exaggerated, and that we need to look again at the accounts of actions such as the famous Battle of Towton, which this work uses as a basic for its overall study.