military history, medieval

Analyzes the cruelty of medieval warfare by examining battles--such as the battle in Agincourt in 1415--sieges on cities, and campaigns during the Hundred Years War; and also describes how figures of chivalry were also merciless in their military pursuits.

Looks at how war was fought in the Middle Ages and the weapons used.

Examines the fighting forces of the Vikings, including discussions of weapons, strategies, military camps and battle gods.

Examines the day-to-day life and experiences of a typical soldier during the middle ages in England and France. Includes a glossary of terms and a brief chronology of major military events from the thirteenth to the fifteenth centuries.

Presents a virtual tour of the famous Medieval castle, Krak des Chevaliers, situated in modern-day Syria; and describes the castle's defenses, moat and aqueduct, barracks and warehouses, and Great Hall.

Examines warfare in the Middle Ages, looking at arms and armor used from the eleventh century to the 1600s, explaining how armor and weapons were made, and discussinghow knights were armed, the conduct of battles, sieges, horses, and other topics.

Examines warfare in the Middle Ages, describing the system by which the kingdoms of western Europe were run, providing information about castles, sieges, famous battles, the Crusades, and other topics, and including discussion of Japanese warfare during the same era.

Looks at warfare as a way of life during the Middle Ages, and discusses specific wars and battles, leaders, kings, armies, weapons, and conquerors of the time.