Medieval historian explains war tactics, weapons, and knights of medieval warfare.
0:00 Introduction
0:57 What are the chances of surviving a medieval battle?
5:03 How were medieval battles planned?
8:31 Did kings lead medieval battles?
13:00 Did medieval armies use formations?
16:10 Could you draw a medieval battle?
17:20 Were medieval battles fought at night?
21:29 How good at fighting were knights?
24:45 How heavy was medieval armour?
27:22 Did knights fight with maces and warhammers?
30:43 Why were longbows so important at battles like Agincourt?
35:15 How big were medieval war horses?
38:32 How were wounded soldiers treated?
41:33 How were medieval castles attacked?
45:14 How did defenders survive long sieges?
47:57 How accurate are medieval battle scenes in films?
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