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With very few exceptions, descriptions are not my opinions but excerpts pulled from the sites. Each link will open in a new page. 
Medieval Warfare
- The Order of the Garter
- The Order of the Garter was the first, and remains the most prestigious, British order of chivalry. It was begun in or around 1348 by Edward III, and initially included the monarch and 25 knights. Membership in the order was intended as a mark of royal favour and a reward for loyalty to the sovereign and for outstanding military service.
- Medieval Warfare
- Medieval armies used many Roman tactics in the battlefield. Packed tightly, strong medieval armies could easily rout old and antiquate armies away from the battlefield.
- Attacking a Castle
- To storm a castle, the invading army employed many different techniques. The most common way to make a castle fall was to besiege it.
- The Medieval Siege
- Most of the time, the attacking force would send a messenger to the lord of the castle and give notice of their intentions to attack. This notice allowed the castle to surrender. Sometimes the lord surrendered, but most often the castle was restocked and made ready for the siege.
- Castle Diggers
- Unfortunately for older castles, diggers could very frequently destroy walls and towers in a couple of weeks of digging. Diggers were employed when storming a castle by a different approach was impossible — this happened very frequently because of a hurry as isolating a castle would take much more time.
- Retreat
- During the Dark Ages, many open-field battles took place. When an army lost a battle, normally it would have relieving forces to make an ordered retreat which would result in fewer losses.
- Defending a Castle
- Defending an expensive medieval castle required excellent engineering skills. Castles were the most expensive buildings in Medieval England and no owner — be they a king or a noble — could afford to lose one. Therefore, great ingenuity was put into castle defenses.
- How to Defend a Castle
- Historically, medieval castles relied on many castle defend techniques, and in this article you will discover that the actual architectural design of the castle played a major role in its defense.
- Castle Defenses
- Besieging a castle was a very difficult task and very frequently, a failed attempt. As castles evolved, so did their defense. ~ From medieval-castels.org
- Castle Defenses
- The defenses for the castle consisted of many things, from the moat to battlements. As castle design advanced, so too did the defenses. ~ From castles-of-britain.com
- Castle Traps to Prevent Invasions
- Most castles had an enormous set of traps ready for when an invading army drew nearer. Information about the "most common way" as well as using caged animals — even secret doors.
- Castle Provisions and Storage
- One of the most important things for a castle during war was its provisions. Without being properly provisioned the garrison would soon fall prey to the attackers.
- Medieval Torture
- All types of torture.
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Medieval Knights & Soldiers
- Knighthood during the Dark Ages
- When the word "knight" is mentioned, we often imagine a strong and handsome mounted warrior fighting dragons to defend his beloved. Site lists the ways to achieve knighthood.
- Medieval Knights & Warfare
- After the lord on the social ladder came the knight. Site contains information on: Knights, knightly code, fighting, and tournament.
- Medieval Knights
- Knights were professional soldiers, high in the order of chivalry, bearing the most noble arms, and riding the best horses. Most knights traveled looking for work, to do battle.
- Medieval Knights, Squires & Pages
- The life of the Medieval Knights and their retinues centered around enhancing their Knightly skills in the use of weapons, horsemanship and medieval warfare.
- Medieval Horses & Cavalry
- For warfare, horses were extremely useful. Cavalry was the main striking force in an army and not counting with cavalry was like signing one's defeat.
- Archers
- Archers were, during the Dark Ages, the main long-range infantry at battle.
- Heraldry
- Since the beginning of war, men have decorated their shields. Around the 1100's the decorations became more elaborate and Heraldry was born.
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Medieval Weapons
- Medieval Weapons
- Bows, swords, hammers, daggers, siege weapons, gunpowder, armor.
- Medieval Weaponry
- Every culture's arsenal is based on the technology and raw materials available at the time.
- Medieval Era Weapons
- Skill in the use of Medieval weapons was necessary and a played a vital part in Medieval life. Every man was expected to be able to use a Medieval weapon.
- Medieval Armour
- A site with a comprehensive site listing about armour.
- Medieval Catapults
- Catapults have been used in one way or another since the Roman times and probably even before. Their principle is very simple and they consist of a machine which quickly relieves its accumulated tension.
- The Longbow
- The longbow dominated medieval warfare ... In the Hundred Years War, the long bow was used by the English to a devastating effect.
- Medieval Shields
- A shield's primary function was to defend a soldier against swords or projectiles.
- Medieval Siege Weapons
- Siege weapons were used to overcome a castle's defense. They could land devastating blows to a castle's walls which almost invariably resulted in the castle's fall.
- Medieval Trebuchet
- Trebuchets were used to throw stones--or dead animals--with great accuracy. A trebuchet was capable of launching 200 lb. projectiles towards virtually anything.
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Medieval Battles
- Medieval Battles
- The Battle of Crecy, The Battle of Bannockburn, The Defeat of the Spanish Armada, The Siege of Jerusalem, Battle of Tours, The Battle of Hastins.
- British Battles
- Sites to 25 British Medieval Battles.
- The Crusades
- The Crusades were a series of military campaigns during the time of Medieval England against the Muslims of the Middle East.
- The First Crusade
- he First Crusade played a very important part in Medieval England. The First Crusade was an attempt to re-capture Jerusalem.
- More about the First Crusade
- the ... the year 1095 when the pope Urban II launched a full-scale attack against the Muslims. His belief was that no Muslim could ever possess the center of the world ... Henceforth, he offered all loyal warriors who fought for Jerusalem a full redemption of their sins. This, of course, caused much enthusiasm in Europe which led more than 100,000 crusaders to fight for what they believed in — the Holy Land.
- Battle of Crecy
- The Battle of Crecy was a major defeat for the French in the Hundred Years War. 12,000 highly trained soldiers under the leadership of king Edward III of England; engaged battle with 40,000 French soldiers under Philip VI.
- Battle of Hastings
- The Battle of Hastings was fought on October 14th 1066. In the lead up to the Battle of Hastings, William's men had done considerable damage to the area around Hastings.
- More About the Battle of Hastings
- The Battle of Hastings was to shape the future of Medieval England ... In the 11th Century, the coastline of Sussex was different to that of today. The coast was nearer to Battle than it is today and the only major 'road' that linked Hastings to London went through Battle. If Harold held out at Battle, William would have had great difficulties sustaining his campaign. If William won, he would have control of the only proper 'road' to London — the heart of England.
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