Module #1 Introduction to Medieval Warfare Overview of the Middle Ages and the importance of warfare during this period
Module #2 The Evolution of Medieval Warfare How warfare changed from the fall of Rome to the rise of chivalry
Module #3 The Role of Knights and Chivalry The rise of knights, codes of conduct, and the influence of chivalry on warfare
Module #4 Fortifications and Siege Warfare The development of castles, fortifications, and siege engines
Module #5 Infantry and the Rise of Pike Formations The evolution of infantry tactics, including the use of pike formations
Module #6 Cavalry Tactics and the Charge The role of cavalry in medieval warfare, including the use of the charge
Module #7 Archery and the English Longbow The development and impact of the English longbow on medieval warfare
Module #8 Mercenaries and the condottieri The role of mercenaries and condottieri in medieval warfare
Module #9 The Crusades and Holy War The impact of the Crusades on medieval warfare and the concept of holy war
Module #10 The Mongol Invasion and its Impact The Mongol conquests and their influence on medieval warfare
Module #11 The Hundred Years War The causes, course, and consequences of the Hundred Years War
Module #12 The Art of War in Medieval Literature How medieval literature, such as the works of Vegetius and Christine de Pisan, reflected and influenced medieval warfare
Module #13 Medieval Naval Warfare The development of naval warfare in the Middle Ages, including the use of galleys and coastal defenses
Module #14 The Role of Logistics and Supply The importance of logistics and supply in medieval warfare, including the use of wagons and supply depots
Module #15 The Impact of Disease and Weather How disease and weather affected medieval warfare, including the role of the Black Death
Module #16 The Development of Gunpowder and Firearms The introduction of gunpowder and firearms in the Middle Ages and their impact on warfare
Module #17 The Art of War in Medieval Islam The development of warfare in medieval Islam, including the use of cavalry and siege engines
Module #18 The Art of War in Medieval Byzantium The development of warfare in medieval Byzantium, including the use of cataphracts and fortifications
Module #19 Warfare in Medieval Scandinavia The Viking Age and the development of warfare in medieval Scandinavia
Module #20 The Art of War in Medieval Russia The development of warfare in medieval Russia, including the use of horse archers and fortifications
Module #21 The Impact of Chivalry on Medieval Warfare How chivalry influenced the conduct of warfare, including the role of honor and courtesy
Module #22 The Role of Intelligence Gathering The importance of intelligence gathering in medieval warfare, including the use of spies and scouts
Module #23 The Development of Tactics and Strategy How medieval commanders developed and implemented tactics and strategy
Module #24 The Art of War and the Rise of Nation-States How the art of war influenced the development of nation-states in the Middle Ages
Module #25 Medieval Warfare and its Legacy The impact of medieval warfare on the development of modern warfare and the art of war
Module #26 Debating the Art of War in the Middle Ages A debate on the relative importance of different factors in medieval warfare
Module #27 Case Studies in Medieval Warfare In-depth analysis of specific battles or campaigns, such as Agincourt or the Battle of Crécy
Module #28 Reenacting Medieval Warfare The art of reenacting medieval warfare, including the role of historical reenactors and experimental archaeology
Module #29 The Art of War in Medieval Art and Literature How medieval art and literature reflected and influenced the art of war
Module #30 Course Wrap-Up & Conclusion Planning next steps in The Art of War in the Middle Ages career