What did a medieval archer take on campaign?

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  • In this video, we explore some of the personal effects a medieval archer would have carried, along with his bow and arrows, when he went on campaign. Kevin Hicks shares with you some of his own bowman’s kit.
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  • @SuperOtter13
    @SuperOtter13 2 ปีที่แล้ว +203

    "I will pick that up later" is how I've lost a lot of tiny bits of kit.🙂
    Great content sir, keep up the good work!

    • @thehistorysquad
      @thehistorysquad  2 ปีที่แล้ว +15

      Thanks! 👍

    • @alancoe1002
      @alancoe1002 7 ชั่วโมงที่ผ่านมา

      Only the archaeologists are grateful!

  • @mathewstoker2131
    @mathewstoker2131 2 ปีที่แล้ว +548

    Love your work Kevin. I run D&D (Dungeons & Dragons) fantasy roleplaying games for a small group of family and friends. I watch yours, the Modern History channel and some others to lend a little spark of "realism" to my campaigns and adventure stories. It aids with the suspension of disbelief and helps the players get a feel for the setting; of a world without all of our modern conveniences, like fridges, supermarkets, GPS and vehicular travel.

    • @Vikingr4Jesus5919
      @Vikingr4Jesus5919 2 ปีที่แล้ว +9

      Yea I do the same for LOTRO!

    • @Firebutton
      @Firebutton 2 ปีที่แล้ว +8

      This is an awesome approach to DnD.

    • @philhelm1318
      @philhelm1318 2 ปีที่แล้ว +16

      On a similar note, I've always thought that most adventurers wouldn't want the heaviest armor. When I was in Iraq we started out with flak vests but were later issued plated ballistic vests. I hated them since it was just more weight to carry. Aragon had it right - save the heavy armor for when he knew he was going into battle.

    • @fireandiron4181
      @fireandiron4181 2 ปีที่แล้ว +11

      @@philhelm1318 That's always been my thought. The more shit you bring, the more shit you have to carry. Especially back in the old days, only the rich had horses or wagons.

    • @Redlady1917
      @Redlady1917 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Not a great system for historical realism haha

  • @michaelusmc9322
    @michaelusmc9322 ปีที่แล้ว +36

    Having been in the infantry and known what it's like to live out of ones pack in the field, to me this is really fascinating. I know exactly how much thought each infantryman puts into his kit and seeing someone's equipment from the distant past really brings that person to life for me. Excellent presentation

    • @thehistorysquad
      @thehistorysquad  ปีที่แล้ว +10

      Cheers Michael. Semper Fidelis 👍🏻

  • @moccus3466
    @moccus3466 2 ปีที่แล้ว +26

    Kevin visited my school years ago, before retiring. Did an awesome presentation and demonstration of some firearms from the English civil war.

  • @jakekharn9741
    @jakekharn9741 2 ปีที่แล้ว +125

    It's interesting to see what a bow man would have carried, its not miles away from what a modern soldier would carry. Another fantastic video! Thank you Kevin and the team.

    • @thehistorysquad
      @thehistorysquad  2 ปีที่แล้ว +17

      That's right. Thanks for the visit 👍🏻

  • @wolfgangholtzclaw2637
    @wolfgangholtzclaw2637 2 ปีที่แล้ว +25

    Excellent Kevin, the things an Archer (soldier) carried. I too carried my little things in my butt pack (vietnam era) some coffee, some cocoa, some extra pieces of cardboard, and some soap and a razor for my face and a washcloth. In those days, pre kevlar, we washed our face in our helmet, before day light, shaved in the dark, and by day light were in chow line, getting our grub. In some ways all Armies alike, despite the centuries. God Bless you Kevin!

    • @thehistorysquad
      @thehistorysquad  2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Yes, that's for sure 👍🏻

    • @mwillblade
      @mwillblade 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Gear has changed so much, that I don't even recognize sailor's uniforms anymore. I don't think they have butt packs anymore either. I think they use an M4 as the main rifle now.

    • @captianpip450
      @captianpip450 ปีที่แล้ว

      I heard the a marine in WW2 cook, shaved and went to the bathroom in His M2 helmet, but cleaned it after every use. Mr. Hicks you are respected in my home for all your service, plus grandma thinks you're a bit funny too.

    • @wolfgangholtzclaw2637
      @wolfgangholtzclaw2637 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@mwillblade A couple of years after I retired there was a nearby recruiting office... Those guys who years ago loved to see you have little time for us old salts. We might scare the troops. I was ex Airborne and he said, yeah yeah yeah... back when they had wooden parachutes. Got the message...now I am never going back... We old ones are just too hideous!!!

    • @mwillblade
      @mwillblade ปีที่แล้ว

      @@wolfgangholtzclaw2637 Sounds like we were in during the good times. So different now for all branches.

  • @46templar
    @46templar 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Your a lucky guy to be loved by so many friends Kevin and another wonderful nugget

  • @CMacK1294
    @CMacK1294 2 ปีที่แล้ว +8

    Honestly, that ampule of soil from Agincourt gave me an idea for a minor magical item for Dungeons and Dragons. Nice little content. I always love the smaller details that get overlooked. The little trinkets and things people would have carried, and the superstitions around them. Makes for great inspiration for fantasy settings.

  • @dripwooper
    @dripwooper 2 ปีที่แล้ว +20

    Had these videos been around when I was a kid in school, it may very well have changed my career path. The way you tell stories from history is amazing and your passion for it is infectious. Thanks for making this channel!

    • @thehistorysquad
      @thehistorysquad  2 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      Wow, that's really kind, thank you. I'm glad you're enjoying the channel 👍🏻.

  • @davidmuir7711
    @davidmuir7711 4 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Hello Kevin. I read somewhere that the training began young and was constant for the bowmen to develop the necessary strength to pull back those 150lb.+ draw bows. Long-dead long-bowmen can still be recognized by the way their scapula or shoulder bones. Wow, great video, very informative.

  • @paulkehoe67
    @paulkehoe67 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    hell of a drop off that cliff behind chepstow castle,, i remember taking my aunty up there about 10 yrs ago, she loved it... i was trying to imagine where the archers would place emselves,, it would have been a grand building back in its day & tbh it still is!
    it was a lovely day as i remember , just like today,, the weathers not so bad!!!

  • @owenlindkvist5355
    @owenlindkvist5355 2 ปีที่แล้ว +36

    I truly appreciate your efforts to educate us about the small, often overlook, yet still important details about history.

  • @legus9684
    @legus9684 2 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    I gotta say, these medieval archer videos are really a treat, I absolutely love them.

  • @dawg7230
    @dawg7230 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    "Ive always got a bow in waiting just to let you know that" is the most raw and brutal line id never thought id hear clicking on this vid, great vid, gangster archer

  • @charlyvanbuuren2947
    @charlyvanbuuren2947 2 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    Very informative! Though i'am from the Netherlands i have always been very interested in the hundred years war. And the eighties years war that we had to go thru here in the Netherlands and that was the birth of our nation...

  • @als3022
    @als3022 2 ปีที่แล้ว +9

    Loved seeing Momentos and talismans the archers kept on them. From those I have known who served that desire hasn't changed too much.

  • @Qvik_
    @Qvik_ 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Found this channel randomly, and I'm so glad I did.

  • @kenbiemac337
    @kenbiemac337 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    The insight on the items used by archers from medieval history is so cool. Thank you!

  • @Dryghtendanitsu
    @Dryghtendanitsu 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Perfect! I am working on a novel where my main character, a prince, decides to tag allong with a group of scouts as they go to take a peek at a group of enemy scouts to see who they're dealing with. This will be very valuble for my work. Thanks!

  • @deathdeathington
    @deathdeathington 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    "Look after your kit and your kit will look after you." ~ Words told to me by a Lofty Wise man.

  • @jtc863
    @jtc863 2 ปีที่แล้ว +78

    “Grandad, what is that hanging around your neck?”
    “Soil from Agincourt.”
    “It smells.”
    “Hey, this soil is sacred. I’ll have you know I saved the King himself from a French knight that day!”
    “Really? Did you shoot him with your bow?”
    “No, slipped on my dung just as he went in for the kill. Fell flat on his arse so he did.”
    “Gross.”
    “Yes,” remarked the old yeoman fondly as he clutched the foul vial round his neck. “It was.”

  • @jamesgodwin7894
    @jamesgodwin7894 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Hello from America! I’m a lover of history like yourself. Although I mostly research my countries history, it’s very fun and exciting to see all the rich history from across the pond! Can’t wait for the next video.

  • @ThatKenpoGuy
    @ThatKenpoGuy 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Absolutely love your work, Mr. Hicks! I just found your youtube channel after seeing various clips you have done over the years. As a former soldier, I really enjoy seeing what those who came before carried and why! I also perform stage combat so it also helps to keep costumes accurate!

  • @leon.benedict
    @leon.benedict 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Probably the only man who I believe when he says he IS Robin Hood. Happy to have found your channel, it's truly a treat.

  • @julianrudolph7434
    @julianrudolph7434 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Dear Mr. Hicks
    Ive been with my Parents to Warwick Castle nearly 20 Years ago - and i remember quite dulm that there was an archer - and i was absolutely fascinated and started becoming interested in english and medieval history - anf now after all these years !! Im a grown man and find you again on youtube 🤩😍😍 its AMAZING !! KEEP UPNTHE GOOD WORK !!!
    Greetings from austria !

    • @thehistorysquad
      @thehistorysquad  2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Hi Julian, thanks so much!! I will do 👍🏻

  • @achilleus918
    @achilleus918 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    your channel has been an absolute gem, i remember watching videos of you shooting longbows a few years ago and really got me interested in archery and got me shooting, seeing you make history videos now is just insane. thank you for everything!

    • @thehistorysquad
      @thehistorysquad  2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      You're welcome, I'm glad you enjoy the content 👍🏻

  • @magnum8256
    @magnum8256 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Hey, I saw a video. It's you. You introduced the British longbow. Today, TH-cam recommended this video to me. I found that you have your own channel. Thank God I found this channel. I like your accent. It's really cool

    • @thehistorysquad
      @thehistorysquad  2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Thanks, I'm glad you found it too 👍🏻

  • @Mithraschosen
    @Mithraschosen 2 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    Amazing work, Kevin! Just ran across your channel and your quality is top-tier. Keep teaching history like this and this generation may turn around for the better!

  • @Buchertn
    @Buchertn 2 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    I've been absolutely gorging myself on your channel since I found it. Thanks for making very entertaining historical content!

    • @thehistorysquad
      @thehistorysquad  2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      You're welcome, I'm glad you enjoy it!

  • @eeeguba432
    @eeeguba432 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    This is really cool
    Including the "boring" Stuff. Its just neat to see a full kit

  • @Cahirable
    @Cahirable 2 ปีที่แล้ว +31

    Just regarding the restringing of crossbows, that's a bit of a myth we can blame the French for. A few medieval French chroniclers, who had no idea about crossbows, got it into their heads that the Genoese failed at Crécy because they couldn't unstring their crossbows in time and the strings became wet. This then got picked up in the 19th century and has become canon. Tellingly, French and Italian authors familiar with crossbows (eg: Villani and the anonymous author of the Cronique du Normandie) make no mention of the rain effecting the crossbowmen's performance and point to a lack of equipment, ammunition and being outnumbered by more than 3:1 as the reasons for their defeat.
    It's not actually that difficult to destring or restring a crossbow, you just need a bastard string, which goes on the outside of the limb. You just use your spanning device to pull the bastard string back into the nut, then string/destring the crossbow and use the spanning device to ease off the tension. It might not be as quick as with a longbow, but can be done in far less than a minute. There's even a medieval illumination showing both the bastard string and the crossbow cord together: manuscriptminiatures.com/4523/7233.
    Otherwise, fantastic video!

    • @thehistorysquad
      @thehistorysquad  2 ปีที่แล้ว +16

      Hi Hegrim, thanks for the visit and comment. Just a note, with my lightweight crossbow I can use a bastard string, but my own experience with my heavy crossbow it's just not possible. Although I imagine more experienced crossbowmen of the day would have an easier time than me.

    • @Raldazzar2
      @Raldazzar2 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      So, whilst I'm aware that this is the internet and anyone can say anything, so I suppose my question is, why did that become the prevailing theory? was it to save face? plain old ignorance? I'm just curious as to why something so seemingly small and minute in terms of details could've snowballed into such a huge myth. (Not super familiar with them, more of an archer, but had heard it myself!)

    • @Cahirable
      @Cahirable 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      @@thehistorysquad Good to know! I don't have any experience with windlass/cranequin crossbows and just assumed they'd be the same. In hindsight, the shorter draw length of steel crossbows might make a bastard string unusable as well.

    • @Cahirable
      @Cahirable 2 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      @@Raldazzar2 It's hard to know where Jean de Venette and the author of the Grandes Chroniques heard about it happening or why they chose it as an explanation, but the reason it became so prominent is that Froissart repeated it, and Froissart was for a very long time the ultimate medieval authority for both English and French scholars. Additionally, some uncommon but very valuable works like the Chronique Normandie weren't edited and published until the late 19th century, by which time the idea had become fully entrenched.
      I suspect that the detail in Venette of the archers putting their strings under their caps to keep them dry also appeared to be a detail from an eyewitness or someone in the know, even though Venette and Froissart say that it made the crossbow cords tighten rather than slacken. Other authors, like Payne-Gallwey, made the assumption that crossbow strings of the time weren't waxed and lent some credence to the theory, but we now know that crossbow strings of the time were waxed, so even long term immersion in water wouldn't be a serious issue for them.

  • @TorTor323
    @TorTor323 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Really like your stories and videos! Can’t wait to see some more of the longbow man kit!

  • @mikefricker3603
    @mikefricker3603 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Fascinating as usual. Thanks Kevin

  • @simeonstyche5232
    @simeonstyche5232 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Hi Kevin,
    I've just today discovered your channel and I'm blown away by how accessible you make it and how fun it is! Keep up the good work man, and thank you for the fantastic content!

  • @ShinKyuubi
    @ShinKyuubi 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    I have a flint and steel set myself, though mine is more about my youth camping with my dad..and the cub scouts. I can't tell you how many times I've heard "Have at least 3 ways of starting a fire" so I have my own little leather bag of fire starters: some storm matches, a flint wheel and tender, a ferro rod, and a flint and steel set. I practice striking the flint and steel every once in awhile to make sure I can get a good spark..with the weather turning warmer and nights being nice now I might get around to making some char cloth and practice getting a fire going with it..flint and steel is one of the ones you really gotta practice with to make sure you can do it when you need it. My dad's idea of camping growing up when I would stay with him was old school, hike into the woods to a water source and set up camp near it.

  • @grimdesaye6534
    @grimdesaye6534 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Your Rig is Outstanding! Wish I had such nice items:) God Bless.

  • @lazerbean
    @lazerbean 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

    After discovering reenactment in my teen years (15years ago) it’s been on my bucket list to take up archery as a hobby. My daughter is now old enough that I can leave her occasionally on the weekend to join my local medieval longbow group (the michelham bowman) at Michelham priory, sussex. I have found your video extremely helpful, and glad to learn what a tinder box is, as this was something one of my dungeons and dragons players found in our game the other day. Like a previous commenter, learning these things contributes to improving the DandD game also! Thank you

  • @hellequingentlemanbastard9497
    @hellequingentlemanbastard9497 2 ปีที่แล้ว +14

    I just started reading - again - Bernard Cornwells Grail-Quest Series about Archer Thomas of Hookton and I'll finish them off with Azincourt.
    It's great to see what personal objects an Archer carried besides the obvious, because these things are never shown in books, or at least I never came across one where they talked about it.

    • @thehistorysquad
      @thehistorysquad  2 ปีที่แล้ว +10

      LOL, and interesting thing for you is that Bernard and I met on a few occasions and he actually used me as some of his research material for the Grail Quest series. I love them, they're great reads 👍🏻

    • @hellequingentlemanbastard9497
      @hellequingentlemanbastard9497 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      @@thehistorysquad - Me too, I do love a book were the "hero" is not a knight in shining armour but a simple (or not so simple) Archer.
      Another series I really like is fromToby Clements the 4 part "Kingmaker" Series.
      And from Michael Jecks "The Vintener Trilogy".

    • @thomasnuyts9725
      @thomasnuyts9725 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Bernard is a master in drawing you into the Agincourt Battle action, often had to force myself to breathe when reading the Agincourt volume. Many thanks to Bernard to have brought so much joy iwith medieval history during lockdown period. Wonder whether the archers were carrying some kind of fletchtite and spare points on them to mend their arrows, oh and some dices to kill the time, which is what war mostly was/ is: dreadful waiting...

    • @ollikoskinen1
      @ollikoskinen1 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      I read Azincourt in high school - it is one of my favourite historical fiction books. I was almost the age as the main character.

  • @kiwifruit27
    @kiwifruit27 2 ปีที่แล้ว +8

    Awesome stuff as usual and just a whisker away from 70k subs. Watching your subs increasing each video is almost as exciting as your videos. Thanks again for educating us all

    • @thehistorysquad
      @thehistorysquad  2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Yes, it's great seeing it grow so quickly, I'm glad everyone's enjoying the content. We've just passed the 70k mark now - YAY 😃

  • @wazzlopiok240
    @wazzlopiok240 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    What is it that’s so fascinating about medieval history. I’m not even from England but whenever I see a video like this I’m like “holy shit fuck yeh medieval archery”

  • @EokaBeamer69
    @EokaBeamer69 5 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Always a pleasure to listen to you. You pay great attention to the small details.

  • @OrthoJihadi
    @OrthoJihadi 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Absolutely loved this Kevin! Way more in depth than I thought it would be… perfect!

    • @thehistorysquad
      @thehistorysquad  2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Cheers John, glad you enjoyed it 👍🏻

  • @florencewilkinson1152
    @florencewilkinson1152 ปีที่แล้ว

    In my attempt (as part of a college art project) to build a fantasy world from the bottom up, i have come across many a source, but I must say that this video has aided massively in the creation of a believable medieval-era archer costume design and the passion behind your delivery did not go unseen. Thank you ever so much for sharing such fascinating and detailed knowledge - there is no doubt in my mind that I am the only one to appreciate it a lot.

  • @Chardonbois
    @Chardonbois 4 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Fascinating Kevin. Thank you for sharing your knowledge in this brilliant living history lesson.

  • @lanzknecht8599
    @lanzknecht8599 2 ปีที่แล้ว +121

    Thanks again for this interesting excursion in history! Did the troops cook given rations (like Roman Legionares ) or did they recieve their food already prepared?

    • @thehistorysquad
      @thehistorysquad  2 ปีที่แล้ว +66

      It was a little bit of both. 👍🏻

    • @flak88gun
      @flak88gun 2 ปีที่แล้ว +7

      I have heard that during Anglo-Saxon times each levy would bring a side of salted pork that when finished would be approximately the time he owed his lord. Approximately 90 days

    • @RichWoods23
      @RichWoods23 2 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      @@flak88gun That implies that he had to carry forty pounds or more of meat with him. Seems a bit much. Even if lumped in with the baggage train it still wouldn't keep well, out on campaign in summer. Preserved meats were usually just eaten over winter, before people could start on the runts of the spring litters and there were enough animals around to hunt.

    • @flak88gun
      @flak88gun 2 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      @@RichWoods23 those are some off the reasons I prefenced with "I've heard". Perhaps just for winter if England was in danger or at a static defense construction project like a wall or Duke. Just something to look into.

    • @RichWoods23
      @RichWoods23 2 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      @@flak88gun The fyrd would only be raised at times of war, though, and that means summer because it's the campaigning season: in winter the roads are impassable and the cold would quickly sap everyone's strength unless they could find proper shelter at least every other night. All the fighting normally takes place in May, June and July, because it's too wet in March and April, and everyone is needed in the fields and orchards for harvest in August and September. There are are a handful of campaigns known to have taken place in September and October, where the aggressor plans to grab all the grain stores and take and then occupy a town for winter, but for that they use professional soldiers, the huscarls, not the fyrd who are just extra mouths to feed. For the same reasons construction projects stop in winter, just like they can do even today (you can't get much done when your mortar freezes).

  • @DM-rock-n-roller
    @DM-rock-n-roller ปีที่แล้ว

    Excellent segment! My new favorite among your many. Cheers, sir.

  • @jamesrichards9567
    @jamesrichards9567 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    So glad I discovered this channel!

  • @davidc6510
    @davidc6510 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Another great short history film. Thanks for sharing!

  • @johnhorton9637
    @johnhorton9637 ปีที่แล้ว

    Love your videos. Always learning something with some entertainment

  • @sergius4615
    @sergius4615 ปีที่แล้ว

    Another fascinating ride in a time machine. Thank you Kevin!

    • @thehistorysquad
      @thehistorysquad  ปีที่แล้ว

      🤣
      I've been out shooting the bow recently and have a special video coming soon 👍🏻

  • @monkeytherapycentre7364
    @monkeytherapycentre7364 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Great content as always!

  • @darrellpratt4479
    @darrellpratt4479 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    As usual amazing. Love the silver horn that was a gift.

    • @thehistorysquad
      @thehistorysquad  2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Me too 👍🏻. Thanks for the visit.

  • @reddithistoryarchive8563
    @reddithistoryarchive8563 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    As always top notch content, you can always consult a book to get a idea of how a bowman of that time carried, but to see it in a video with a description for each is something else.
    As always continuing to support your channel, it's amazing! Please continue to make more

    • @thehistorysquad
      @thehistorysquad  2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Thanks so much for your support.... I will 👍🏻

  • @TheChellowBowman
    @TheChellowBowman 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    These videos are great they're really handy as I myself want to be a bowmen so im looking for the kit and buying what can. Thank you Kevin always helpful.

  • @patrickhell22
    @patrickhell22 2 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    As an American, I think it's super cool that you have an amulet with soil from the Agincourt battlefield. As a former soldier, I would love to do the same with the Gettysburg battlefield.

  • @Lloyd-Johns
    @Lloyd-Johns 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Love the bit about the shorter rosary! Great video. Cheers from New Zealand!

  • @mbah8011
    @mbah8011 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Hi Kevin, I am always excited to see a new video from you. Thank you.

  • @alanhoff2762
    @alanhoff2762 ปีที่แล้ว

    Always enjoy your shows.

  • @Quicks1lvr
    @Quicks1lvr 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    5,000 of these blokes at Agincourt. 48 arrows each. 240,000 arrows total. Absolutely boggles the mind when you think of it. Thanks again for the awesome video! Subbed as well.

  • @billk8579
    @billk8579 ปีที่แล้ว

    Really enjoy your videos. Shared the one about Prince Henry taking the arrow to his face and the surgeon’s skill. My daughter being a CRNA (nurse anesthetist) found it fascinating. Both my wife and daughter love the history of Britain. Thanks for sharing these.

    • @thehistorysquad
      @thehistorysquad  ปีที่แล้ว

      And thanks to you too Bill for sharing 👍🏻

  • @TimberwolfCY
    @TimberwolfCY 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    I'm really enjoying your down-to-earth, relatable accounts and descriptions. They're not technical, they're meaty and practical and passionate, and I love that. I hope you continue with the archery theme, it's been fascinating to see it from a layman's perspective rather than a modern or academic one! I hope you'll cover clothing next, I'm very curious about the jerkin/doublet you're wearing, along with the rest! Thank you!

    • @thehistorysquad
      @thehistorysquad  2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Thanks very much. I will be doing something on clothing in due course. 👍🏻

    • @TimberwolfCY
      @TimberwolfCY 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@thehistorysquad Awesome! Thank you so much sir!

  • @Smoshy16
    @Smoshy16 2 ปีที่แล้ว +63

    Kevin, another insightful bit! A couple of quick questions: Would almost all archers have carried the same things or did it come down to wealth? Would archers perceive other archers as better or worse than themselves (skill wise) by what they carried?

    • @thehistorysquad
      @thehistorysquad  2 ปีที่แล้ว +51

      Hi Smosh, from my understanding yes they would most likely have carried very similar things. However when it came to better bowmen, these were often household bowmen and would wear livery colours and carry better quality kit and equipment. So yes I think the perception would be there 👍🏻

    • @ufc990
      @ufc990 2 ปีที่แล้ว +18

      It's a bit of both, when you break it down archers from vastly different cultures and time periods are still humans and require the same things to survive and fight effectively. So all would have carried some rations, some means of cooking them, clothing, shelter, weapons, etc. But the quality and type of things they'd take would indeed depend on status, culture, etc. For example the bottle Kevin showed here, or the differing kit displayed by various men at arms.

    • @TheEvertw
      @TheEvertw 2 ปีที่แล้ว +12

      The kit of soldiers hasn't changed much, really. If you have to lug everything by foot for hundreds of miles, you take what is essential for survival, and that hasn't changed much since man first started fighting ;-)

    • @predwin1998
      @predwin1998 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Others have already pointed out that it would be very similar with some differences largely based on wealth. Besides that there's obviously a difference between the essentials such as your bowl, cutlery, clothing and whatever you carry your water in, compared to the more miscelaneous trinkets which in this example included some superstitious items and a flute among other things.
      Clearly the latter category would have been more personalised than the former, and Kevin showed some common examples but naturally not every archer would have brought a flute. Perhaps another person might carry a dice set or some wood to carve as entertainment instead. Still, while the form it takes would differ per soldier, you can expect nearly every soldier would have brought something for entertainment and some (potentially useless) trinkets of sentimental and/or religious value to them, as shown in this film.

    • @trumpfan2894
      @trumpfan2894 2 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      They would definitely look down on crossbow men tho'.

  • @BinnyBongBaron_AoE
    @BinnyBongBaron_AoE 10 หลายเดือนก่อน

    I'm really enjoying these! Thanks to all involved :)

    • @thehistorysquad
      @thehistorysquad  10 หลายเดือนก่อน

      ....all the best people 😜

    • @BinnyBongBaron_AoE
      @BinnyBongBaron_AoE 10 หลายเดือนก่อน

      @@thehistorysquad I'm inclined to concur! I loved the bit about the soil from Agincourt. 🫡

  • @StealYourPork
    @StealYourPork 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Absolutely mesmerized by your content, splendid as usual

    • @thehistorysquad
      @thehistorysquad  2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Happy to hear that! Thanks 👍🏻

  • @jackmunday7602
    @jackmunday7602 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    During the napoleonic war, after a battle British soldiers would regularly pillage and loot the enemy dead. When it came to the enemy, rank didn't matter. A common private could loot the body of a Marshall, providing he got to him first. What I would like to know though. During the hundred years war, could a common English archer do the same to a French nobleman who had been slain. Or would he face disciplinary action or even hanging for desecrating a noblemens body?

    • @thehistorysquad
      @thehistorysquad  2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Hi Jack, bowmen could loot, but when it came to prisoners and ransom, there was the rule of thirds. If I understand correctly a third to your master/commander, a third to the King and a third to you. So they could get quite rich on plunder but ransom was a different thing.

  • @ShamWowProphet
    @ShamWowProphet ปีที่แล้ว

    Stumbled across to find your show Kevin. I love them! Both the content is so educational and also the delivery of the story.
    Pure gold Kevin! Im a subscriber and an addict! Lol!

    • @thehistorysquad
      @thehistorysquad  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Wow, thanks Garrett, welcome to the channel, I hope you continue to enjoy the stories and history. I have a lot more coming down the line 👍🏻

  • @leergut858
    @leergut858 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Fantastic video Kevin.

  • @paulholloway1447
    @paulholloway1447 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Always enjoyed your talks ,demonstration at Warwick.

  • @Bottna
    @Bottna 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Very educational and fun to watch!

  • @matthewtaylor4442
    @matthewtaylor4442 2 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    I love your videos. Keep up the good work!

  • @GeorgeKharaishvili
    @GeorgeKharaishvili 8 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Why is the process of watching this man talking about military equipment so peaceful and calming.

  • @markharrisllb
    @markharrisllb 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Another brilliant video Kevin, thank you.

  • @jaymac7203
    @jaymac7203 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Such an interesting glimpse on what a bowman might carry with him back in the day 🧐🤔

  • @adamwilliams434
    @adamwilliams434 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    I'm a medieval archer reenactor myself, I use a gamberson with a red and white woffenrock with a kettle helmet. It's common to use a shooting glove and a vambrace to prevent injury on our arm.
    Kevin you nailed most of the items they would commonly use.
    For all the Hollywood fans out there we never wear arrow quivers on our back, we wear upon our hip, I wear mine on the right because I'm right handed and use my left to position and shoot my arrows, its very common for us to use Bodkin arrows.
    Also thanks for Heart ♡ love your videos

  • @connordickerson6815
    @connordickerson6815 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Brilliant video mate!

  • @CrimsonCrux
    @CrimsonCrux 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I remember seeing some vids of Kev demonstrating the poleaxe and falchion during the War of the Roses period a while back and how great they were in their authenticity. I happened on the channel randomly and have been hooked since. Excellent stuff.

    • @thehistorysquad
      @thehistorysquad  2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Thanks very much. Stay tuned for more 😉

  • @kevinu.k.7042
    @kevinu.k.7042 ปีที่แล้ว

    Great vlog - thanks 👍

  • @miloo367
    @miloo367 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Love you sir Kevin,keep up the good work.

  • @alexmeanin8049
    @alexmeanin8049 ปีที่แล้ว

    Great! Your explanations are highly precise, I've spent number of time, playing bowman, in outdoor Tolkien games, lurkin' woods with my longbow, shooting, fighting, and battling... I'm amazed with your perfomance, keep doing!

  • @katthompson3852
    @katthompson3852 ปีที่แล้ว

    Loved this! One of my favourites. I'm pinching something from here and making a leather arm guard with the inscription for my archery (recurve). Always wondered how flint worked 🙂 thank you. Brilliant!

  • @andrewrice2376
    @andrewrice2376 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Excellent as always, Kevin. Good to see that what I've gathered over the last few years to use as Archer's kit when I'm displaying them is all as per the same as yours, Sir! :)

    • @thehistorysquad
      @thehistorysquad  2 ปีที่แล้ว

      You have good taste 😜. Cheers Andrew 👍🏻

  • @mackataxe8655
    @mackataxe8655 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    I think I've watched all of your stuff on TH-cam. What a hidden gem of a channel. Thank you so much for sharing your knowledge!

  • @alexsrandomcontent2703
    @alexsrandomcontent2703 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Dude this guy needs more subs more views more likes this content is awsome

  • @gilanbarona9814
    @gilanbarona9814 2 ปีที่แล้ว +43

    I enjoyed this, Sir. If we ever meet one day, I'd like to compare notes. I am an archer, but I shoot a horsebow with the thumb. I represent your counterpart from the opposite side of the world, and we have our own stuff with us. They are quite similar to what you carry in many ways.

    • @thehistorysquad
      @thehistorysquad  2 ปีที่แล้ว +14

      We would have lots to talk about, that's for sure 👍🏻
      Thanks for the visit here.

    • @johnherman1174
      @johnherman1174 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      That would be an interesting comparison for sure did horse archers ride their mounts continuously or only in battle? I’m sure that plays a huge part in how much and what they carried

    • @blindarchershaunhenderson3769
      @blindarchershaunhenderson3769 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      @@johnherman1174 it would depend on which horse archers you are talking about for instance Mongolian horse archers ride the horses into battle and faught from horseback shooting and harrying the enemy from a distance, but don't forget that many horse archery cultures also hunted on horseback it wasn't all about warfare, in comparison, English horse archers would ride into battle positions and then dismount to shoot, they could shoot from horseback but this was not preferable, and in England hunting on horseback was done with the spear or lance not so much with the bow, most of the differences between coaches came down to the train over which they fort and Hunted in northern Europe for instance most land was heavily wooded or arable, where as steppe tends to be, and still is vast open grasslands😎🏹🙏

    • @gilanbarona9814
      @gilanbarona9814 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@johnherman1174 It depended on circumstances. Horse warriors in nomadic lands often also used their horses to herd cattle. The Mongol hordes went to war with livestock and whole communities on the hoof.

    • @MZeki-gw2xg
      @MZeki-gw2xg 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Do you reenact Turkic horsemen?

  • @KateFergeson
    @KateFergeson 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Thanks for sharing. Great info

  • @hexitg9817
    @hexitg9817 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Yesterday I found your channel. I binged most of your videos for 1 day. Keep it up

    • @thehistorysquad
      @thehistorysquad  2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Wow, thank you! I'm glad you found us too and look forward to sharing lots more videos with you 👍🏻

  • @Elfaropurpura
    @Elfaropurpura 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    TH-cam recommends to me this video, and I liked.

  • @of-Rivia
    @of-Rivia 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Fantastic video, very informative! I saw this in my TH-cam recommendations and had to check it out. I love history and watch many historical TH-cam channels, so I will be sure to check out more of the videos here as well. Great stuff!

  • @arthurdoucette1786
    @arthurdoucette1786 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Greetings once again from nova Scotia, thanks for another great film, I very much enjoyed your insight into the day to day life of a medieval archers, arguably the the backbone of any kind of fighting force from the start, or at least since we graduated from throwing stones....I really enjoyed this video, and I look forward to the next chapter in the story, I love your passion for history, and the ability to teach about it, you are a BORN teacher. Thanks again and as always best regards, Arthur

  • @JagerLange
    @JagerLange 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Great stuff for a Monday, thanks as always. I have a similar horn that I've had for years but have never mastered getting a decent sound from it. It's also about a foot long and as wide as a wine glass at the end and I worry about just how big this bull was that it came from... :P

  • @DoomNedwob
    @DoomNedwob 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Hi Kevin, I love it when one of your films pops up when I'm sitting down for a sandwich 😊 I thought you were going to pull out the kitchen sink from your bag too! It seems to hold so much. Fascinating as always, thank you.

  • @KaiserDaChoom
    @KaiserDaChoom 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    That flute part was actually really catchy

  • @bigboz3110
    @bigboz3110 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    this man came to my school when i was 14, put me in armour, gave me a spear, and just watched as my weak little self tried as best as i could to stand tall and proud.
    love ya kev ;)

    • @thehistorysquad
      @thehistorysquad  2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Haha, I bet you're a bit bigger now 😉

    • @bigboz3110
      @bigboz3110 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@thehistorysquad I reckon I'd look quite imposing if I were all geared up now 😅

  • @mitchel8522
    @mitchel8522 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Very nice again kevin, these small trinkets give the individual a bit more character.

  • @melsimmons8642
    @melsimmons8642 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    What a lovely gift!! ❤️☕️

  • @hillaryrose1329
    @hillaryrose1329 ปีที่แล้ว

    Good information and great explanation.

  • @michaelyates5976
    @michaelyates5976 ปีที่แล้ว

    An excellent presentation. Very interesting.

  • @FreeThinking850
    @FreeThinking850 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    I’ve got quite a bit of English flint. I used to go to a beach where there’s loads. Love these videos.

  • @tjblackforest69
    @tjblackforest69 ปีที่แล้ว

    I love how you love your passion

  • @michaelpage4199
    @michaelpage4199 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    That’s was great. Thanks for sharing