tactics Flashcards
1
Q
Effect of Castles
A
Key military “weapons” that were very hard to take down, only needed a minimal garrison to defend, controlled surrounding area.
2
Q
Key years of Schiltron use
A
1297 and 1314
3
Q
Limited warfare
A
kings would rather pay ransom than risk dying in war.
small armies with limited weapons common
4
Q
Mounted charge (cavalry)
A
Breaking formation with cavalry
5
Q
Rout and chase (cavalry)
A
aimed to disperse infantry in a “divide and conquer” move
6
Q
Shield wall
A
linking shields together to make a strong line of infantry that was hard to break through
7
Q
Flanking
A
attacking an army from the side or rear
8
Q
Schiltron
A
circles of pikemen
difficult for cavalry to penetrate
