Could You Survive as a Cavalryman in the English Civil War?

Step back into the 17th century with Survive History and experience the adrenaline-fueled world of cavalry troopers during the English Civil War. In this immersive episode, we ride alongside Parliamentarian and Royalist cavalry soldiers, donning their authentic equipment and delving into their rigorous training regimen.
With help from the Worcestershire Cavalry and Marquess of Winchester’s Regiment, we use contemporary sources and a little firsthand experience to explore what life was in the saddle for Roundheads and Cavaliers. We discover why Prince Rupert’s royalists gained the upper hand in early battles like Edgehill, before being outsmarted at Marston Moor and Naseby.
From the thundering charge of horses to the clash of swords, we uncover the weapons, tactics, and challenges faced on the battlefield. Discover what made these cavalry units so effective and delve into the legendary prowess of Oliver Cromwell's Ironsides - the elite troops of the New Model Army. Join us as we explore the dynamic role of cavalry in shaping one of England's most tumultuous periods of history.
#militaryhistory #englishcivilwar #survivehistory
00:00 Introduction
02:29 The outbreak of war
04:53 Armour and equipment
08:00 Cavalry training and tactics
15:53 Cabbage chopping
17:18 Battle of Edgehill
18:46 Cavalry in combat
21:09 Infantry tactics
24:16 Oliver Cromwell's rise
26:44 Battle of Marston Moor
31:25 The New Model Army
33:21 Could you survive?

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  • @survivehistory
    @survivehistory4 ай бұрын

    We hope you enjoyed the episode! Let us know what you think in the comments and please consider supporting the channel at: ko-fi.com/survivehistory Thanks again to the Worcestershire Cavalry and Marquess of Winchester's Regiment, part of the English Civil War Society. The video was filmed at Bissell Wood Equestrian Centre: www.bissellwood.co.uk/

  • @MrMburrough

    @MrMburrough

    4 ай бұрын

    You mentioned they were banned from singing. Not true, they just sung the Psalms.

  • @PeterMartyrVermigli_is_cool

    @PeterMartyrVermigli_is_cool

    4 ай бұрын

    And you will seek Me and find Me when you search for Me with all your heart. -Jeremiah 29:13 “For God so loved the world, that He gave His only Son, so that everyone who believes in Him will not perish, but have eternal life. - John 3:16 Repent therefore, and turn back, that your sins may be blotted out. - Acts 3:19 If you’re in North America, may you please go check out any of the churches available to you: PCA, OPC, Rpcna/Rpc, Urcna, or a canrc church (These are conservative and actual Presbyterian churches) If you can’t find one of the conservative presby churches then, maybe a Lcms Lutheran church If you’re Scottish, I recommend the Free Church of Scotland and the APC. (Different from the Church of Scotland) If you’re English I recommend the Evangelical Presbyterian Church in England & Wales and the Free Church of England (Different from the Church of England) Also online you can look up church finders for each of the groups, it will show you locations. :) .

  • @PeterMartyrVermigli_is_cool

    @PeterMartyrVermigli_is_cool

    4 ай бұрын

    @@MrMburrough🦙

  • @PeterMartyrVermigli_is_cool

    @PeterMartyrVermigli_is_cool

    4 ай бұрын

    And you will seek Me and find Me when you search for Me with all your heart. -Jeremiah 29:13 “For God so loved the world, that He gave His only Son, so that everyone who believes in Him will not perish, but have eternal life. - John 3:16 Repent therefore, and turn back, that your sins may be blotted out. - Acts 3:19 If you’re in North America, may you please go check out any of the churches available to you: PCA, OPC, Rpcna/Rpc, Urcna, or a canrc church (These are conservative and actual Presbyterian churches) If you can’t find one of the conservative presby churches then, maybe a Lcms Lutheran church If you’re a Scottish individual, I recommend the Free Church of Scotland and the APC. (Different from the Church of Scotland) If you’re English I recommend the Evangelical Presbyterian Church in England & Wales and the Free Church of England (Different from the Church of England) Also online you can look up church finders for each of the groups, it will show you locations. :) .

  • @Albertothyinnit

    @Albertothyinnit

    3 ай бұрын

    Make 1 About American Revolution

  • @Specter_1125
    @Specter_11254 ай бұрын

    Modern horses are actually much less aggressive than horses throughout most of history. I’m not sure about the 17th century, but the 16th century and earlier, war horses were explicitly bread and chosen for it. It often caused problems in the stables since the horses would bite, and only really allow their owner to ride them.

  • @TeutonicEmperor1198

    @TeutonicEmperor1198

    4 ай бұрын

    I would speculate that French Gendarme during the first years of the 16th century were the pinnacle of heavy cavalry in a medieval context. Huge heavy horses clad in armour having fully armoured high experienced riders attacking Swiss pike formations head on. Those horses would eat these from the video for breakfast.

  • @soldiermeyer2790

    @soldiermeyer2790

    4 ай бұрын

    Very interesting!

  • @OotsutsukiShibai

    @OotsutsukiShibai

    4 ай бұрын

    I never tought about that, interesting point

  • @Specter_1125

    @Specter_1125

    4 ай бұрын

    @@TeutonicEmperor1198they were big, but not exactly huge. They were definitely strong, fast, and agile for their size. Usually 15-17 hand tall stallions at that point in history. They were definitely sizable, just not huge like shires and other draft horses can get.

  • @TeutonicEmperor1198

    @TeutonicEmperor1198

    4 ай бұрын

    @@Specter_1125 you are right. They weren't like heavy draught horses like those in Belgium or the Netherlands but they were really intimidating. If the average peasant was like 1.65 -1.70 meters then a 16 hand horse would look like a Goliath.

  • @jmcw9632
    @jmcw96324 ай бұрын

    I very much doubt it.

  • @jimrobinson4142

    @jimrobinson4142

    4 ай бұрын

    Yeah I wouldn't fancy my chances either

  • @sudzthegreat

    @sudzthegreat

    4 ай бұрын

    Not with that attitude!

  • @jmcw9632

    @jmcw9632

    4 ай бұрын

    @@sudzthegreat Hah, fair point.

  • @spicykaraage641

    @spicykaraage641

    4 ай бұрын

    @@sudzthegreat who knows, a soldier with nothing to lose is very effective so it may help his chances.

  • @poil8351

    @poil8351

    4 ай бұрын

    neither at least its england and not continental Europe where i would have even less chance of survival with the thirty years war going on. the main difference was more chance of being taken prisoner if i surrender(at least iam not irish or catholic). there were more atrocities and massacres in the thirty years war. though if i was in Scotland i wouldn't fancy my chances at all both sides had a nasty habit of slaughtering prisoners and settling old clan scores.

  • @tellable9425
    @tellable94253 ай бұрын

    As an Irishman I have....very strong opinions about Cromwell as a person. But I cant deny how interesting and well presented this video was!

  • @skepticalbadger

    @skepticalbadger

    3 ай бұрын

    I don't think you'll find many fans of his in England these days either. Either because we also hate what he did to Ireland specifically, his religious extremism in general, or even die-hard royalists who hate him for obvious reasons.

  • @THECHEESELORD69

    @THECHEESELORD69

    3 ай бұрын

    @@skepticalbadgerwell he’s dead now so no use worrying!

  • @Falkriim

    @Falkriim

    2 ай бұрын

    As an Englishman I hate both the Monarchy and Cromwell. So I’m at a bit of a crossroads here LOL

  • @SerialChiller1000

    @SerialChiller1000

    2 ай бұрын

    Old Ironside's conquest of Ireland was barbaric and butcherous.

  • @thehungrylittlenihilist

    @thehungrylittlenihilist

    2 ай бұрын

    That shits hereditary too. My grandmother, who has never been to Ireland but is one of those stereotypical "Irish-Americans," will get drunk and say that if it weren't for Cromwell we'd live in Ireland today. Never mind her father was a Cajun Louisianan and so she wouldn't actually exist.

  • @SultanOfAwesomeness
    @SultanOfAwesomeness4 ай бұрын

    Survive in the Calvary of the English civil war? I’m not sure if I can even survive today, period. Jokes aside, this is a cool one. It’s nice to see these more niche periods of military history like the pike and shot era being explored.

  • @sid2112

    @sid2112

    4 ай бұрын

    You are stronger than you realize. I promise.

  • @knochlax97

    @knochlax97

    4 ай бұрын

    I did my capstone based around Scottish mercenaries in the 30 years war. Truly fascinating the ties they had with Sweden and how it transferred over into the English Civil war. Especially in regard to artillery.

  • @HO-bndk

    @HO-bndk

    4 ай бұрын

    Cavalry, not "calvary" 😂

  • @SultanOfAwesomeness

    @SultanOfAwesomeness

    4 ай бұрын

    @@HO-bndk cut me some slack; I remember writing this at like 4 am lmao

  • @kazmark_gl8652
    @kazmark_gl86524 ай бұрын

    So glad there are people out there still dedicating themselves to big historical projects like this.

  • @PeterMartyrVermigli_is_cool

    @PeterMartyrVermigli_is_cool

    4 ай бұрын

    And you will seek Me and find Me when you search for Me with all your heart. -Jeremiah 29:13 “For God so loved the world, that He gave His only Son, so that everyone who believes in Him will not perish, but have eternal life. - John 3:16 Repent therefore, and turn back, that your sins may be blotted out. - Acts 3:19 If you’re in North America, may you please go check out any of the churches available to you: PCA, OPC, Rpcna/Rpc, Urcna, or a canrc church (These are conservative and actual Presbyterian churches) If you can’t find one of the conservative presby churches then, maybe a Lcms Lutheran church If you’re Scottish, I recommend the Free Church of Scotland and the APC. (Different from the Church of Scotland) If you’re English I recommend the Evangelical Presbyterian Church in England & Wales and the Free Church of England (Different from the Church of England) Also online you can look up church finders for each of the groups, it will show you locations. :) .

  • @StudioNBS
    @StudioNBS3 ай бұрын

    The entire concept of this channel is like a childhood dream come true

  • @WiseOwl_1408

    @WiseOwl_1408

    19 күн бұрын

    Childish is the word

  • @ducomaritiem7160
    @ducomaritiem71604 ай бұрын

    If you like to see a scene from the movie "Alatriste" (2006 Viggo Mortensen) there you can find a scene with blocks of musketeers inside pikemen attacked by cuirasiers... One of the most impressive battlescenes I've ever seen. It's all about Diego Alatriste, a Spanish career officer in the 80 years war. Viggo Mortensen is very, very convincing. Also the locations are real historical ( a scene filmed at El Escorial, Phillps II palace near Madrid - I've been there, and there it was, in that movie!)

  • @FelixstoweFoamForge

    @FelixstoweFoamForge

    4 ай бұрын

    NOW, that is a fantastic movie, (the books are pretty good too, although I've only read one, so far). And yup, the battle scene is brilliant, especially the "push of pike". Messy, nasty, dirty fighting, real "machine-gun-stab the other guy, so he's proper dead", kind of stuff. Watched it, again, just the other week.

  • @specialnewb9821

    @specialnewb9821

    4 ай бұрын

    Love that movie

  • @PeterMartyrVermigli_is_cool

    @PeterMartyrVermigli_is_cool

    4 ай бұрын

    And you will seek Me and find Me when you search for Me with all your heart. -Jeremiah 29:13 “For God so loved the world, that He gave His only Son, so that everyone who believes in Him will not perish, but have eternal life. - John 3:16 Repent therefore, and turn back, that your sins may be blotted out. - Acts 3:19 If you’re in North America, may you please go check out any of the churches available to you: PCA, OPC, Rpcna/Rpc, Urcna, or a canrc church (These are conservative and actual Presbyterian churches) If you can’t find one of the conservative presby churches then, maybe a Lcms Lutheran church If you’re Scottish, I recommend the Free Church of Scotland and the APC. (Different from the Church of Scotland) If you’re English I recommend the Evangelical Presbyterian Church in England & Wales and the Free Church of England (Different from the Church of England) Also online you can look up church finders for each of the groups, it will show you locations. :) .

  • @PeterMartyrVermigli_is_cool

    @PeterMartyrVermigli_is_cool

    4 ай бұрын

    @@specialnewb9821🦕

  • @PeterMartyrVermigli_is_cool

    @PeterMartyrVermigli_is_cool

    4 ай бұрын

    @@FelixstoweFoamForge🦒

  • @andrewbellavie795
    @andrewbellavie7954 ай бұрын

    the Roman Legionary video was my favorite so far, but this was very cool to see a proper cavalry experience. well done, great series

  • @Mikesman1000
    @Mikesman10004 ай бұрын

    An hour ago I discovered the channel, finished the video about Napoleon's army, and now we can go with Oliver Cromwell into battle!

  • @eldorados_lost_searcher
    @eldorados_lost_searcher4 ай бұрын

    I enjoy your frontline perspective, it's a major contrast to the usual view from the top that most documentaries take.

  • @THECHEESELORD69

    @THECHEESELORD69

    3 ай бұрын

    I mean really at ground level your a pikeman with your pike, you stand in formation and wait… not very exciting compared to royal drama and stuff! But we still find it cool!

  • @NewEnglandHistoryNerd
    @NewEnglandHistoryNerd3 ай бұрын

    My ancestors were cavalry captains in the Eastern Association under the Earl of Manchester (later Cromwell). One served under Charles Fleetwood, the other had been in General Essex’s Lifeguard. This was fantastic!

  • @THECHEESELORD69

    @THECHEESELORD69

    3 ай бұрын

    My ancestors came over on the mayflower! That’s an about it…

  • @pirategamer3243
    @pirategamer32433 ай бұрын

    As an American, the English Civil War is one of my most favorite wars in history. And after noticing your other two videos are also about my interests, I subscribed. Keep up the good work!

  • @THECHEESELORD69

    @THECHEESELORD69

    3 ай бұрын

    Right after the invention of the hamburger… no? Just me? Ok…

  • @burgeryoufoundbehindthegrill

    @burgeryoufoundbehindthegrill

    9 сағат бұрын

    ​@@THECHEESELORD69I'm guessing you're European? If you were American you'd probably have said pizza 😂

  • @THECHEESELORD69

    @THECHEESELORD69

    6 сағат бұрын

    @@burgeryoufoundbehindthegrill Burger King, McDonalds, ect. America is famous for burger places, it’s also famous for not having free health care, although the style of pizza that we know as pizza today was actually invented in America, and is technically an American dish. Now why did I go on a rant about burgers and pizza? Because I’m a fat American and I like good food!

  • @hieirgaftien2977
    @hieirgaftien29772 ай бұрын

    Fantastic video! Interviewer asked really good questions, a lot better than what I expected

  • @jamesbruce1975
    @jamesbruce19754 ай бұрын

    Rapidly becoming one of my favourite history series' on the internet. Keep up the amazing work

  • @antoniomoreira5921
    @antoniomoreira59214 ай бұрын

    There's a beautiful English Civil War series by Schwerpunkt that I strongly recommned

  • @douglasbuck8986

    @douglasbuck8986

    4 ай бұрын

    Where?

  • @colinlawler8785

    @colinlawler8785

    4 ай бұрын

    @@douglasbuck8986KZread

  • @oddballsok

    @oddballsok

    2 ай бұрын

    @@douglasbuck8986schwerpunkt schwerpunkt schwerpunkt !

  • @davidschlageter5962
    @davidschlageter59624 ай бұрын

    Loved it! Especially that it was presented from the saddle! Outstanding work!!!

  • @beachcomberbloke462
    @beachcomberbloke4624 ай бұрын

    Thank you for your in depth analysis of the tactics used by pikeman and cavalry. Thank you for literally bringing history alive.👍

  • @wankertosseroath
    @wankertosseroath4 ай бұрын

    Great production value! Those reenactors are amazing, great uniforms.

  • @Philtopy
    @Philtopy4 ай бұрын

    I REALLY liked this video! its always nice to see other historical periods getting some love. its a nice standout from the typical romans/napoleonics/WW2 content on youtube. thanks for your work :)

  • @helmort
    @helmort3 ай бұрын

    This is only the third upload on the channel, but let me express that I love what you guys are doing! This channel and your work are simply brilliant! All three episodes are amazing, much better than both modern BBC and the History Channel: In all your videos, I can sense passion, a love for history, genuine interest in the topics, and an authentic and unique British ability to make documentaries engaging and not at all boring and You are absolutely professional in delving into the depth of details and conducting tests on experimental archaeology! Moreover, the individuals reacting as historical soldiers are remarkable, as they are everyday people and not the typical new kids with bulging muscles and misguided ideas about history borrowed from video games. I'll be sharing your videos on all my channels because you deserve attention. Thanks for your hard work; I hope you garner millions of views because you truly deserve it! 💀☠💀☠

  • @survivehistory

    @survivehistory

    3 ай бұрын

    Really appreciate it, thank you!

  • @THECHEESELORD69

    @THECHEESELORD69

    3 ай бұрын

    @@survivehistorymen with long sticks go BRRrRRRrrRrRrRRr

  • @Warforged117
    @Warforged1174 ай бұрын

    I've only discovered your channel today (through this video) and as an archaeologist, I'm inspired and thoroughly entertained!! Your enthusiasm is infectious and I cannot wait to see both your channel grow and what other exciting videos are next!

  • @sillyduck5179
    @sillyduck51794 ай бұрын

    Very great video, if you want to learn/ see more from this period, I’d recommend the movie “Cromwell” it’s not completely historically accurate but it paints a great picture of the English civil war and has superb combat scenes!

  • @TheCardanoArmy
    @TheCardanoArmy4 ай бұрын

    Can't believe I'm this early to the beginning of one of the best channels on KZread of all time! Can't wait to watch this one later tonight

  • @Bai_gaming
    @Bai_gaming4 ай бұрын

    Great episode always nice to see people with a passion of history

  • @advasity339
    @advasity3394 ай бұрын

    All your releases truly don't miss

  • @jaijethwa6738
    @jaijethwa67383 ай бұрын

    I love this channel. The production value, the clear narration and presenting, the use of interesting historical sources. I also love that the presenter gets stuck in to the action - feels like a very fun approach to the subject matter and you're able to picture the scene more effectively. Instantly subscribed and looking forward to more content!

  • @bossaudio12
    @bossaudio124 ай бұрын

    Hell yea! I was hoping for a new video soon. Thank you!!

  • @danielknowles3051
    @danielknowles30514 ай бұрын

    One of the best ECW videos I’ve ever seen!! Awesome job!!

  • @stopmotionwarehouse8986
    @stopmotionwarehouse89864 ай бұрын

    I’ve watched all of these videos from you, and i simply love this

  • @karstoncole8783
    @karstoncole87834 ай бұрын

    Amazing content. Thank you for the commitment and originality.

  • @revanthefallen9518
    @revanthefallen95184 ай бұрын

    Great video, nice to see consistent audio levels which the other two lacked, can’t wait for the next!

  • @user-es5gx2di7h
    @user-es5gx2di7h4 ай бұрын

    Fantastic videos. You are really bringing history alive. (And excellent choice of paintings!)

  • @Moc_Builder
    @Moc_Builder4 ай бұрын

    Another great video! All your videos so far have been great, and this is no different. Great Work.

  • @Jubilo1
    @Jubilo14 ай бұрын

    England is so beautiful!

  • @ThaFlyinHawaiian
    @ThaFlyinHawaiian4 ай бұрын

    What an excellent video! Love all these, please make more!

  • @CJ-uf6xl
    @CJ-uf6xl4 ай бұрын

    Really fascinating period in British history, thanks for sharing 👍

  • @jimmy12347654
    @jimmy123476544 ай бұрын

    This was a great episode, can't wait to see what you bring in the future, subscribed!

  • @OotsutsukiShibai
    @OotsutsukiShibai4 ай бұрын

    Another awesome video, thanks

  • @nialls1048
    @nialls10484 ай бұрын

    Great video. I think the English Civil War is overlooked considering its importance and scale. I am from Huntingdon where we have the Cromwell Museum (the school he went to) and The Falcon (pub) opposite, which may have been used as a headquarters by Cromwell during the war. They also have mango cider and a jukebox.

  • @davidelabarile1634
    @davidelabarile16344 ай бұрын

    woah finally a video about the english civil war and its beautifiul!!!keep it up like this!!!

  • @darkmasterchief227
    @darkmasterchief2274 ай бұрын

    Amazing content as always!

  • @khalilal-bukhari7042
    @khalilal-bukhari70424 ай бұрын

    Another delight, keep up the hard work!

  • @lyndad1039
    @lyndad10394 ай бұрын

    Another excellent video Louee will go far !

  • @moonb3ll925
    @moonb3ll9252 ай бұрын

    Love your videos! Its fun to see how the quality and editing has improved.

  • @liveforever9888
    @liveforever98884 ай бұрын

    Excellent video. Love this style.

  • @julianrudolph7434
    @julianrudolph74343 ай бұрын

    This is such high quality content! Cudos my Sir!

  • @sunnmringenriksheim7812
    @sunnmringenriksheim78123 ай бұрын

    This is awesome! More cavalry videos please!

  • @ducomaritiem7160
    @ducomaritiem71604 ай бұрын

    Hey, credits to you for really doing your report from horseback!❤ To you from an old cuirasier reenactor.

  • @sme70
    @sme703 ай бұрын

    Thanks for the time you spend to make these videos.👍

  • @Zagge
    @Zagge4 ай бұрын

    Thanks again for the excellent episode! Took me a few days to find the time to watch this with the attention it deserves. This one's easy one for me though since just with my allergies I think my chances surviving in any sort of cavalry are slim to none :D

  • @survivehistory

    @survivehistory

    4 ай бұрын

    Glad you enjoyed it!

  • @MrSteveK1138
    @MrSteveK11383 ай бұрын

    Hello from across the Atlantic! Really enjoyed this. I'd love more about the English Civil War focused on Artillery and Pikemen.

  • @libertycowboy2495
    @libertycowboy24958 күн бұрын

    I reenact as a french cuirassier of the first empire, and enjoyed this very much. Very informative.

  • @mario_1683
    @mario_16834 ай бұрын

    Your videos are so great. Very well done and narrated

  • @survivehistory

    @survivehistory

    4 ай бұрын

    Thanks a lot Mario!

  • @weinor5674
    @weinor56744 ай бұрын

    Love this channel! more please

  • @Winglenthefirst
    @Winglenthefirst4 ай бұрын

    the efforts to these video are amazing

  • @Sir.Leonardo.Scherer
    @Sir.Leonardo.Scherer3 ай бұрын

    I'm loving this channel, I would love to do this kind of thing, but I would also spend a few days in the wild surviving with the historical gear

  • @FelixstoweFoamForge
    @FelixstoweFoamForge4 ай бұрын

    best one in the series so far!

  • @alexnakos5825
    @alexnakos58254 ай бұрын

    Awesome! Keep making videos!

  • @HistoryPanda-ng3wc
    @HistoryPanda-ng3wc4 ай бұрын

    very interesting video, loved it. The British Isles are such a pretty and interesting place especially their history.

  • @yoshitsunedono
    @yoshitsunedono2 ай бұрын

    What a channel! What a find! Amazing!

  • @Matthew-vs5yh
    @Matthew-vs5yh4 ай бұрын

    This is a nice change of perspective

  • @cocodelavoz6190
    @cocodelavoz619015 күн бұрын

    Very interesting video, it is great to see reconstitution mixed with historical narrative and you do it wonderfully great! Thank you and congratulations

  • @survivehistory

    @survivehistory

    15 күн бұрын

    Glad you enjoyed it!

  • @thecount5558
    @thecount55584 ай бұрын

    Your series is great! Any chance you might be willing to tackle any topics from the age of exploration or the colonial wars during the Victorian era?

  • @ParutoTH
    @ParutoTH4 ай бұрын

    I was actually gonna suggest this but then this video dropped. Nice Channel.

  • @dersuddeutschesumpf5444
    @dersuddeutschesumpf54444 ай бұрын

    Nice to see a functional reconstruction of an english pike formation

  • @Elor_Lando
    @Elor_Lando3 ай бұрын

    Nice video! Well done 🙌🏻

  • @ddunn3489
    @ddunn34894 ай бұрын

    Great Video !!

  • @mikew735
    @mikew735Күн бұрын

    This is a great vid, def want to see more stuff like this, exactly lie this, a day in the life of a soldier/cavalryman/rifleman. sued and liked.

  • @marcelsf23br
    @marcelsf23br4 ай бұрын

    Amazing video! 👏

  • @kenken8765
    @kenken87653 ай бұрын

    This is good stuff. I'm subscribing!

  • @WillReynolds88
    @WillReynolds884 ай бұрын

    Fantastic episode. Really enjoyed watching it ❤

  • @survivehistory

    @survivehistory

    4 ай бұрын

    Awesome, thanks mate!

  • @ihsanyuce953
    @ihsanyuce9533 ай бұрын

    love these vids

  • @IvanPopov-gq1sp
    @IvanPopov-gq1sp2 ай бұрын

    Brilliant stuff, as always!

  • @survivehistory

    @survivehistory

    2 ай бұрын

    Glad you enjoyed it!

  • @shroapkudavichski4894
    @shroapkudavichski48944 ай бұрын

    A very interesting video, on a topic I know very little about

  • @OwenM476
    @OwenM4764 ай бұрын

    I believe a lot of the troops in the civil wars were Dragoons, which in those days were mounted infantry. They rode to the battlefield but fought on foot.

  • @bend9195
    @bend91953 ай бұрын

    Man I love your videos!

  • @unlos_t
    @unlos_t4 ай бұрын

    This period of warfare is probably my favorite

  • @thewarrior6627
    @thewarrior66273 ай бұрын

    I'm particularly here to gain an understanding of how to form pike infantry to counter cavalry. Real, live research through reenacting is such a useful resource!

  • @THECHEESELORD69

    @THECHEESELORD69

    3 ай бұрын

    Unfortunately we can’t put it to real use because.. well you know we don’t want to kill anyone.

  • @thewarrior6627

    @thewarrior6627

    3 ай бұрын

    ​@@THECHEESELORD69 My intentions are in the wonderful world of writing. :)

  • @romanbed2224
    @romanbed222425 күн бұрын

    Great content, thank you very much

  • @o.r.grinter7763
    @o.r.grinter77632 ай бұрын

    This is such a great channel

  • @jalilabdur-rahman9524
    @jalilabdur-rahman95246 күн бұрын

    great history video love your videos keep it going!

  • @survivehistory

    @survivehistory

    5 күн бұрын

    We will!

  • @jalilabdur-rahman9524

    @jalilabdur-rahman9524

    5 күн бұрын

    maybe you should do it on the american revolution eh?

  • @nathantallar8967
    @nathantallar896718 күн бұрын

    Love the videos keep it up, maybe also do videos about other European infantry and calvary groups

  • @torg2126
    @torg21263 ай бұрын

    There was one occasion where troops from one faction or another rode past a farm, and seeing the farmer, asked him; "Who do you support, the King or Parliament?" The farmer replied; "They've been having a falling out then?" 😂

  • @skepticalbadger

    @skepticalbadger

    3 ай бұрын

    Source?

  • @THECHEESELORD69

    @THECHEESELORD69

    3 ай бұрын

    @@skepticalbadgerhe spawned it into existence with his mind.

  • @georgemcintyre112
    @georgemcintyre1123 ай бұрын

    Fantastic video

  • @reivercaptain510
    @reivercaptain5104 ай бұрын

    Very interesting. I'd be interested to see such comprehensive insight on the Border Reivers.

  • @rorystockley5969
    @rorystockley59694 ай бұрын

    Great video

  • @history_alice
    @history_alice4 ай бұрын

    Love it!

  • @eddierudolph8702
    @eddierudolph87024 ай бұрын

    Very interesting, I wonder how this episode would have been if you had been able to train with both units just to compare and contrast them or had two people to spend time with each.

  • @kenny8654
    @kenny86543 ай бұрын

    Could You Survive as a Soldier in Oliver Cromwell's Cavalry? Me: No, I would be shot for being a monarchist

  • @THECHEESELORD69

    @THECHEESELORD69

    3 ай бұрын

    I would be shot for being American! Or at least I think I’m right about that, idk man I would probably just hold da pointy stick

  • @siralexandersequeira3rdcou12
    @siralexandersequeira3rdcou124 ай бұрын

    5:59 that's a english style battlefield armor made for the King of Portugal Peter II, he wore it during the Portuguese Restauration War, it had some feathers on top.

  • @nigden1
    @nigden12 ай бұрын

    Good presentation, well done.

  • @hero-gl4zy
    @hero-gl4zy3 ай бұрын

    Exllent produced documentary . I hope one day I will make one about mamluks

  • @theimmortalgrenadier3851
    @theimmortalgrenadier38514 ай бұрын

    Wonderful armour sire!

  • @TeutonicEmperor1198
    @TeutonicEmperor11984 ай бұрын

    I was wondering if any of these commanders would had any experience with the thoughts of Gustavus Adolphus and I was correct. What a man he was! Awesome video, congratulations for your work!

  • @poil8351

    @poil8351

    4 ай бұрын

    yes alexander Alexander Leslie the earl of leven served with Gustavus Adolfus, so did david leslie the 1st lord newark and William Baillie. mind you most of the scottish commanders had seen action during the thirty years wars. which is why during the bishops war the scots had and an army and the english were barley trained militia.

  • @poil8351

    @poil8351

    4 ай бұрын

    also prince rupert had seen alot of conbat during the thirty years war.

  • @TeutonicEmperor1198

    @TeutonicEmperor1198

    4 ай бұрын

    @@poil8351 I didn't know that. Thank you for the information. I assume that the Scots were fighting under French command during the thirty years war. Isn't that right?

  • @poil8351

    @poil8351

    4 ай бұрын

    @@TeutonicEmperor1198 actually mostly under swedish command. though some did serve in the french and dutch armies as well.

  • @THECHEESELORD69

    @THECHEESELORD69

    3 ай бұрын

    @@poil8351I forgot that Scotland was a different country back then.

  • @Jmgbc555
    @Jmgbc5552 ай бұрын

    This channel is so underrated

  • @user-lo9yn6ji6o
    @user-lo9yn6ji6o2 ай бұрын

    Windsor is definitely a big guy. He’s very beautiful!! Great series!!!

  • @okancanarslan3730
    @okancanarslan37304 ай бұрын

    nice documentary

  • @zacharydelgado2279
    @zacharydelgado22793 ай бұрын

    I subscribed because of your shorts. I watched this video because I watched all of the shorts.

  • @Historian_and_cats
    @Historian_and_cats4 ай бұрын

    Nice vid I am in to history and your channel is so good