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The Feigned Retreat: Frankish Cavalry Tactics of the Middle Ages
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1:10Now PlayingThe feigned retreat: not just a steppe warrior tactic! 🐎 The Frankish cavalry of early medieval Europe, particularly under Charlemagne's sons, mastered this maneuver. Instead of a frontal charge, they would ride up to enemy infantry, hurl projectiles to create gaps, and then "retreat." If the infantry broke ranks to pursue, the Franks would turn and attack them as they were out of formation. This demanding tactic required exceptional horsemanship and discipline. #FeignedRetreat #FrankishCavalry #MedievalHistory #HistoryShorts #Erik #Charlemagne #CavalryTactics #MedievalWarfare #MilitaryHistory #EurasianSteppe #HistoricalFacts #MiddleAges #HorsebackCombat #MedievalEurope
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