Nicolle, David
Medieval Cavalry Tactics
- ISBN 13:
- 9781849085038
- author:
- Nicolle, David
- format:
- Paperback
- publisher:
- Osprey Publishing
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2011
- Pages:
- 64
- Dimensions:
- 24.6 x 18.3 x 0.5 cm
- Genre:
- History
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 4 working days
Description
European Medieval Tactics (1) The Fall and Rise of Cavalry 450-1260 by David Nicolle The history of European medieval cavalry is one of gradual evolution, from its decline after the fall of the Western Roman Empire to its resurgence in the Carolingian and Norman periods. This period saw the impact of Viking, Saracen, and Magyar advances on the development of cavalry tactics. As infantry dominated in the Germanic successor barbarian kingdoms, the cavalry arm gradually expanded from a small aristocratic elite. The supposed dominance of the knight in the 12th and 13th centuries is also overstated, as integrated cavalry and infantry tactics were often key to success. This book covers key moments in this story, including the battles of Hastings in 1066 and Legnano in 1176. It explores the later development of cavalry versus cavalry tactics, culminating in two significant set piece battles: Bouvines in 1214 and Pelagonia in 1259.
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