The Art of War in the Middle Ages A.D. 378-1515

Name: The Art of War in the Middle Ages A.D. 378-1515
Author: Charles Oman

By Charles Oman

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The work surveys military development across Europe and adjacent regions from late antiquity to the early sixteenth century, outlining the transformation from Roman systems to medieval forms and the rise of feudal cavalry. It analyzes Byzantine organization and tactics, the evolution of siegecraft and fortification, and shifts in weapons and troop types. Detailed sections treat Swiss pike tactics, English longbow warfare, mercenary forces, and the impact of artillery, and it closes by considering Hussite innovations, Ottoman military structures, and the factors that undermined heavy cavalry supremacy.

About the Author

Charles Oman

Charles Oman was a prominent British historian and author, best known for his extensive works on military history and the Napoleonic Wars. His most notable contribution is the multi-volume "A History of the Peninsular War," which provides a detailed account of the conflict between Britain and France in the Iberian Peninsula from 1807 to 1814. Oman also explored various historical themes in works such as "The Art of War in the Middle Ages" and "The Byzantine Empire." His scholarship is characterized by thorough research and a narrative style that engages readers, making significant contributions to the understanding of military history and its impact on European politics.