Join Jason Kingsley, CBE, the Modern Knight, as he prepares for the battlefield, showing what a knight actually does when summoned. This video explores the practicalities of a medieval warrior on horseback, demonstrating battle tactics with a lance. Discover the realities of medieval history and the preparations involved for a medieval army.
Once a knight had made the journey from his home to the distant battlefield on which his lord had ordered him to fight, what did he do? In earlier episodes, Jason has looked at the knight’s weapons, but what were his battle tactics? How did he approach the enemy battle lines and what did he do when he got there? Jason talks about his own experiences with the lance and fighting from horseback.
Explore the techniques of mounted combat as Modern History TV demonstrates how knights used lances and trained with the quintain. Discover the strategies for charging in formation and the specific dangers posed by ranged weapons on the medieval battlefield.
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