military history, medieval

Offers a behind-the-scenes look at how war was waged in the Middle Ages, providing information on battle strategy, weaponry, the daily lives of soldiers, the details of the Crusades, and other related topics.

Looks at the importance of Jerusalem as a religious center, and the changes occurring in the East and West which gave rise to the Crusades.

Traces the history of weapons and warfare in the early, high or central, and late Middle Ages, covering the Germanic invaders, the feudal system, knights, the Hundred Years' War, and other topics.

The story of armor, how it evolved, how it was made, and even how the knight put the armor on.

Provides an overview of the evolution of military conflicts from the fifth through the fifteenth centuries, describing changes in the make-up of the armies, fighting tactics, and weapons.

Presents a survey of medieval military technology, featuring descriptions and information on the use of arms and armor, artillery, fortifications, and warships.