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4 days ago

How the Carolingians Organized Military Service in the Ninth Century - Medievalists.net

Ninth-century Carolingian military obligations were organized by wealth and status, with contested interpretations about militia survival and the scope of service.
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How Carolingian Soldiers Learned to Fight - Medievalists.net

Carolingian soldiers practiced cavalry drills, feigned retreats, formation maneuvers, weapons thrusts, and siege skills to become effective combatants.
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