The British History Podcast 83 – Dark Age Warfare Combo Episode
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Apr 9, 2013 The podcast explores the culture and tactics of Dark Age warfare, including the qualifications to be a part of a war band, the influence of poems and supernatural beliefs, and the absence of organized cavalry. It also discusses the significance of weapons, the role of leaders, and the intensity of close combat in battle.
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Introduction
00:00 • 2min
Dark Age Warfare Companions and the Possibility of PTSD
02:04 • 3min
Warbands: The Select Few
05:01 • 17min
Warrior Culture and the Influence of Poems
21:42 • 24min
45:52 • 2min
The Influence of Supernatural Beliefs on Dark Age Warfare
48:02 • 6min
Cultural Aspects and Tactics of Dark Age Warfare
54:27 • 10min
The Role of a Leader in Dark Age Warfare
01:04:03 • 1min
Intense and Chaotic Dark Age Warfare
01:05:32 • 5min
The Absence of Organized Cavalry in Anglo-Saxon Warfare
01:10:17 • 2min
The Significance of Weapons in Dark Age Warfare
01:12:37 • 13min
Anglo-Saxon Sword-Wearing Techniques
01:25:40 • 20min