Warfare in Tenth-Century Germany
Malte Prietzel
For a long time, German historians have not taken much interest in the structures of medieval warfare. Bachrach’s book about military organization East Frankish Kingdom tenth century is thus most welcome. The author covers wide range topics, beginning with long-term strategies Henry I and Otto (Ch. 1–2). He then analyses ‘Military Organization’ 3) identifies three different kinds troops: ‘military households’ kings magnates, troops that were permanently paid always ready for deployment; ‘expeditionary levies’, assembled single campaigns consisting men obliged to provide service; finally ‘local who called arms when region had be defended. Chapter 4 deals Education’. Here, Bachrach shows some young noblemen went school, learnt Latin became commanders. Many knew content texts from ad-hoc translations provided by their court clerks. 5 describes used century, such as bows, swords, lances siege engines, collects evidence tactical deployment. It also tries present sources mentioning combat training, but these are scarce. how tried maintain morale 6) granting land dividing spoils, good leadership, inspiring confidence troops, ensuring steady supply all necessary goods, religious rituals.
German History