Weapons and Warfare in Late Medieval Europe
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Using innovative new reconstruction and archeological techniques, this is a fresh look at the weapons and tactics that changed the face of warfare an ideal sourcebook for reenactors, war gamers, and military enthusiasts The sword, the staff weapon, the bow and crossbow, and gunpowder artillery were the weapons of the late middle ages. This book examines each weapon system in detail, coveringits history and use with examples from the battlefields of Europe.It exploreshow the technology of the day transformed the tactics and the organization of the four main military powers in Europe the Swiss, the Burgundians, the French, and English.The authoruses contemporary documents with the latest archeological research, reconstructions, and his own experiences as a military reenactor to explore what it was like to fight with these weapons on the front line. He also explores how the shared experience of war, by the end of the period, led to the development of tactics that were very similar across Europe. This newlook at a key period in weaponry and tactical development will fascinate any military enthusiast."
Format:Paperback
Language:English
ISBN:0752480545
ISBN13:9780752480541
Release Date:March 2019
Publisher:Spellmount Publishers
Length:224 Pages
Weight:1.00 lbs.
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