Introduction a-breefe-discourse.blogspot.com/2023/09/introd…

The Role of the Two Handed Sword in War A discussion regarding the role of the zweihander/two handed sword in battle. a-breefe-discourse.blogspot.com/2023/09/the-ro…

Weapons at the Knight's Saddle A short article on the saddle weapons of the knight and man at arms. a-breefe-discourse.blogspot.com/2023/12/weapon…

High Medieval Infantry Tactics A short post regarding some of the infantry tactics of the Saracens and Franks of the High Medieval Period (1000-1300). a-breefe-discourse.blogspot.com/2024/09/wip-hi…

"They all hold swords, being expert in war" - The Sword in Combat A discussion on the sword in combat, and its importance regarding the same. a-breefe-discourse.blogspot.com/2024/09/sword-…

Omdurman and the Knightly Charge A short analysis of Winston Churchill's firsthand account of the cavalry charge at the Battle of Omdurman (1898) and its relation to the Medieval and Early Modern horseman. a-breefe-discourse.blogspot.com/2024/10/omdurm…

"Ung bon coustilleur" - The Arming and Role of the Coustillier An analysis of the coustillier, that is, the armed valet of the man at arms. a-breefe-discourse.blogspot.com/2024/11/ung-bo…

The Axe of the 14th Century Man at Arms A short discussion on certain axes used by men at arms in the 14th century. a-breefe-discourse.blogspot.com/2025/06/man-at…

Shortened Lances A compilation of quotes regarding the shortening of lances. a-breefe-discourse.blogspot.com/2025/06/shorte…

"He put a vail on his face" - Pikemen with Closed Helmets Some quotes and depictions of pikemen wearing bevors and closed helmets. a-breefe-discourse.blogspot.com/2025/06/pikeme…

Is Halfswording Actually Required for Armored Fencing? A discussion on the use of the unshortened sword in armored fencing. a-breefe-discourse.blogspot.com/2025/06/the-lo…

(WIP) Romans Fighting Unconventionally A compilation of accounts of Roman legionaries fighting in unusual ways. a-breefe-discourse.blogspot.com/2025/06/romans…