★★ The question of the evolution of the Byzantine army in Italy has two aspects: sociological and organizational. In social terms, this problem is not considered. But since the army is not just a unique social group, but a certain socio-administrative structure with clear tasks and goals, its development in this aspect also requires special... Continua a leggere →
★★★ Medieval era extended from approximately the fifth to fifteenth century CE. While philosophers of the time examined the works of ancient writers to understand history and human nature, military leaders of the period also looked to the past for answers to the challenge of heavy cavalry. One group in particular, the Swiss, emerged with... Continua a leggere →
★★★★ La fanteria era una componente necessaria degli eserciti medievali occidentali: era relativamente economica da schierare ed equipaggiare, non richiedeva addestramento per combattere a cavallo ed era ampiamente disponibile per il reclutamento. Di conseguenza, i soldati di fanteria costituirono la maggior parte delle forze europee durante il Medioevo (V-XV secolo) nonostante i numerosi cambiamenti nei... Continua a leggere →
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