Weapons that Made Britain — Season 1, Episode 3: The Lance
Documentary • 30 min • 1 season, 5 episodes • ★ 10.0/10
Episode synopsis
When Norman knights charged Harold's army at Hastings they hurled their spears from horseback. Less than a century later those spears were tucked under knights' arms and had become the ultimate heavy impact weapon: the cavalry charge with lances. It was to change warfare forever as armies had to find a way of stopping the thundering combination of men and horses.
About Weapons that Made Britain
Mike Loades, a professional film fight coordinator and medieval weapons trainer explores the actual history and effectiveness of the ancient medieval weapons and armor of medieval Britain. Through historical examinations, scientific experiments of the items in question and wargaming demonstrations with volunteers, Loades illustrates the nature of the weapons and armor that played significant roles in the history of Britain.