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The significance and use of banners on medieval battlefields

The significance and use of banners on medieval battlefields

Cut and Thrust - Your Journey Through the Middle Ages vor 7 Monaten

How banners decided life and death on medieval battlefields – from Hastings to Bosworth

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#medieval #battlefield #banners In this episode, Hendrik and
Carmen dive deep into the fascinating world of medieval banners!
Discover why these billowing symbols were far more than
decoration—they decided life and death on the battlefields from
Hastings to Bosworth. From the practical challenges of unfurling
a 6-meter banner in the wind to the psychological warfare through
symbols: we explore how banner bearers became the most important
and most endangered men in battle. Why was a Templar never
allowed to let the banner fall? How did they coordinate 10,000
fighters without modern technology? And why was carrying the
royal banner simultaneously the greatest honor and a death
sentence? With fascinating insights from living history
experiments and historical battles, we show you just how
sophisticated this medieval communication technology really was.
We'd love to hear your comments! #bannerbearers #medievalwarfare
#templars #battleformation #historicalweapons ---
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