You guys went on to talk about weopons and google! lolOriginally Posted by Geoffrey S
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ok, 1000 AD- 1300 AD, big difference in them? if so im interested in 1000AD
You guys went on to talk about weopons and google! lolOriginally Posted by Geoffrey S
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ok, 1000 AD- 1300 AD, big difference in them? if so im interested in 1000AD
yeah and about google, not very helpful... mostly games comes out.
@Watchman-hmm no time? that must be some essay
@pannonian- if they require that then i guess its best i dont go there, my medieval war history comes from totalwar games, kindom of heaven, and braveheart.
@Pheasant phil-im sorry you have the wrong thread, this is about medieval war tactics and strategy.
Really I tried google, wiki too and they dont answer my questions at all, thats why I came here, not to be flamed though.
Oh you bet. I could spend hours merely discussing various major deviations from the very general and abstract summary The Stranger gave...Originally Posted by Boyar Son
It's kind of like someone in the Backroom once quipped about Socialism; "it's like metal music, where every eejit seems to have his own brand."![]()
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so can I :P i said it was very general...Originally Posted by Watchman
but he isnt really asking a very detailed question... so he gets general answers... and I wont be retyping entire books... if he wants to know... visit the library...
@Boyar Son, if i were you i'd take the advice of geoffrey
Last edited by The Stranger; 12-06-2007 at 17:27.
We do not sow.
I guess you guys find questions that are not easy irratating lol but ok I thank those who answered me on the topic or provided me with a source. Others, exactly what do you expect from me, from a question basicaly telling me to go somewhere else?
@peasant phil-still no answer to the topic eh?
Edit: nevermind, it's not worth it.
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"The facts of history cannot be purely objective, since they become facts of history only in virtue of the significance attached to them by the historian." E.H. Carr
ok ok, role infintry in 1000 AD in this century alone, in france, england, and HRE. If you need to leave out HRE go ahead.
Did france use professional (not knights) soldiers often?
Did knights use spears?
Did knights decide the battle, with only them fighting? answer a YES or NO if you want to.
infintry battles were 1v1? (whole line charging then pick target)
these questions above pertain to france,england, and HRE in the 1100 AD.
thanks to those who would actually answer intead of stating why they wont.
Originally Posted by Boyar Son
I'm sorry, I don't quite follow. What has the subject has to do with the way you pose your question (demand?)?
Originally Posted by Drone
Originally Posted by TinCow
Still a massive subject. Look, try this. When you ask a historical question, it's extremely easy to end up with such a massive subject that it's impossible to give an answer outside of writing a thick book, and even then it's tough. To prevent this, it's essential to contain a number of basics in a question: time, place, context (or subject). Once you've done that, look if it's possible or necessary to limit the wording even further; for instance, Europe to France, France to Normandy; or 'medieval' to 1000-1300, 1000-1300 to a more accurate time, and that to a specific event you feel illustrates what you want to investigate. Without these it's impossible for others to answer in a meaningful way.Originally Posted by Boyar Son
Like I said, expect as much effort in replies as you put into your own research before posing the question. In that regard I think some have been extremely generous to you, and you yourself rather thankless.
Well, yeah. Plenty of books written on the subject.Originally Posted by Boyar Son
"The facts of history cannot be purely objective, since they become facts of history only in virtue of the significance attached to them by the historian." E.H. Carr
Time and locale. If you want a good answer, it'll probably go into social structures and economics as well. Look in google groups in soc.history.medieval and you'll find some decent threads on the subject. Eg. one discussion of Hastings went into a discussion of the geography, the strategy of both commanders leading to and entering the battle, logistics, timing of sunset, etc. From that thread, I learnt more about why each side did what they did than I ever did at school.Originally Posted by Boyar Son
pannonian I googled this site but I dont see much sites that match the quality of the one you described, so could you post a link please?Originally Posted by Pannonian
or is this it? http://faqs.org/faqs/by-newsgroup/so....medieval.html
That's the newsgroup. Now look in the archives about those subjects you want to know about. And don't bother posting general questions like those you've done here until you've done at least some preliminary research to show you at least know the basics.Originally Posted by Boyar Son
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