How did the Hussites of Bohemia defeat Europe’s richest crusading armies in the 15th century? A story of wagons, gunpowder, and a blind general.
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What If Europe Had Copied Steppe Horse Archers?
What if medieval Europe had adopted steppe-style mounted horse archers? Three grounded scenarios explore how warfare, states, and empires might have changed.
Did Medieval Armies Have Special Forces?
Medieval armies lacked modern commandos, but they did use scouts, raiders, sappers, and elite assault troops for risky, specialized missions. Here’s how they worked.
Would Medieval Warhorses Really Trample People?
Did medieval cavalry horses actually run people down, or did they shy away? An explainer on horse instincts, training, and what cavalry charges really did.
Why Muskets Changed War When Crossbows Didn’t
Crossbows looked a lot like early muskets on paper. So why did 18th-century musket line tactics reshape European warfare when crossbows never did?