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The Anvil Of War

The Anvil Of War. Medieval War & Social Change. “The origins of Europe were hammered out on the anvil of war.” . Changes In Warfare And Military Technology Lead To Changes In Society. From 5 th -10 th Centuries, Almost Constant Violent Invasions. “Peace” Barely Exists.

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The Anvil Of War

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  1. The Anvil Of War Medieval War & Social Change

  2. “The origins of Europe were hammered out on the anvil of war.”

  3. Changes In Warfare And Military Technology Lead To Changes In Society

  4. From 5th-10thCenturies, Almost Constant Violent Invasions

  5. “Peace” Barely Exists

  6. How Can Europe Protect Itself?

  7. Feudalism Is The Answer

  8. High Tech Military Hardware: The Stirrup

  9. Knights Have Absolute Advantage Over Men On Foot

  10. Only The Knights Matter

  11. How Pay For These Expensive Specialists?

  12. Feudalism Is The Answer (Again)

  13. Violent Mounted Nobles Dominate Europe For Centuries

  14. Change!14th Century Infantry Revolution

  15. Infantry Can Now Kill Cavalry

  16. Shift From Mounted Dominance Stimulates Change • Social • Armies not dominated by nobles anymore • Political • Armies larger, war deadlier • Economic • War more expensive • Kings need more money

  17. More Change: The Artillery Revolution of 15th Century

  18. Castles Are No Longer So Tough

  19. But Artillery Is Expensive

  20. Only Kings Can Afford Lots Of Artillery

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