Changes and Continuity between 1250-1500

Question 1

Changes to recruitment between 1250 to 1500.

Answer 1

1. 1285 - the Statute of Winchester strengthen the system of raising troops through Assize of Arms: Commisioners of Array would be appointed for each town and county.
2. Royal household increased from 500 calvary to 4000 calvary.
3. Edward 3 army consist all mercenaries.

Question 2

Continuity to recruitment between 1250 to 1500.

Answer 2

1. Assize of Arms still used.
2. Men selected to serve for 40 days.

Question 3

Change in training between 1250 and 1500

Answer 3

1. Annual muster meant that weapons was inspected and men could pratice using them.
2. Men could practice longbow on their own, so farm labourers could become skilled.

Question 4

Continuity in training between 1250 to 1500

Answer 4

1. No new books on training produced
2. No barracks where training could take place.

Question 5

Change in provisioning between 1250 to 1500

Answer 5

1. Royal Armoury - crown purchase large quantities of weapons , stored in Tower of London.

Question 6

Continuity to provisioning between 1250 to 1500

Answer 6

• Men still bring their own supply for 1st 40 days