1250-1500 Flashcards
(4 cards)
1
Q
Types of weapons in 1250-1500
A
Swords- large heavy
Lances
Longbows
Crossbows
Spears
Cannons 1320
2
Q
Composition of armies 1250-1500
A
Knights
Infantry- mostly longbow men
No permanent army
3
Q
Recruitment and training 1250-1500
A
For knights- feudal summons, voluntary service, indentured
Infantry- commissions of array, indentures
No training archery practice encouraged
4
Q
Experience of civilians 1250-1500
A
Purveyance (food requisitions)
Provide shelter for troops
Taxes for war
No news about war
