What Did a Man at Arms Wear? | 15th C

What Did a Man at Arms Wear? | 15th C | Wars of the Roses

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2 жыл бұрын

In this video, what did a man at arms wear, Kevin Hicks is with his son Josh and Steve Arnold members of the Oxford Household, we’ll be showing you how they would have armed and equipped a man at arms of the Wars of the Roses period during the 15th century.
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@gilanbarona9814 2 жыл бұрын

We used to complain about assembling our jungle combat kit and LBEs back in the 1990s. Compared to this 1490s kit, we had it relatively easy. This was very instructive, Sir. Thank you from a fellow veteran on the other side of the world.

@thehistorysquad 2 жыл бұрын

You're welcome, glad you enjoyed it 👍🏻

@l33tsamurai Жыл бұрын

Just a quick note, his kit is well distributed about his body. Much of the modern kit is held, or strapped to the back, making it feel worse...

@codycarter7638 11 ай бұрын

Roger that, sir! Agreed 100% from a fellow veteran on the other side of the pond.

@OldMusicFan83 7 ай бұрын

In Basic in 84, I remember at first not being a fan of all of the pouches on my LBE. That, and my steel pot. Ha ha.

@facina3390 2 жыл бұрын

Armorers are just amazing people, just for their patience, if nothing else. I was lucky enough to be friends with a blade smith in Texas, and he decided to try to make a chain mail shirt. He made a piece about half the length of an arm, and then quit. I asked him why, and he said bluntly, that’s awful and tedious. I can’t imagine not only the creation of such a piece, but actually made to the fittings of an individual. Amazingly talented craftsmen.

@mattiasnelson1692 2 жыл бұрын

I imagine there wasn't much to do in medieval times and having a craft to keep you occupied like that was more tolerable than it would be for modern people.

@strydyrhellzrydyr1345 2 жыл бұрын

Honestly... After watching LindyBeige newer video about getting his full suit of Armour... FINALLY...After YEARS... YEARS

@timengineman2nd714 2 жыл бұрын

Also, as the Production of the Lord of the Rings showed (& did), it was more of a Medieval Assembly Line. Back then some Apprentices made the wire, another group of Apprentices cut them to length, then a 3rd Group made the wire lengths into loops, Then the Armorer assembled the loops and interconnected them, then Riveted them! (In the larger shops, for a high enough person, the Journeyman interconnected the loops, and the Master Armorer Riveted them!!) Of course the size of the Groups of Apprentices and Number of Groups could vary with a smaller number having to do more than one task........

@strydyrhellzrydyr1345 2 жыл бұрын

@@timengineman2nd714 you really believe that.??? Don't get me wrong, I totally get what you mean and why you say it, but I'm thinking that is a bit to narrow scoped. Or more a certain situation. U believe what you say is true but... That is more an example of the Nobility, or maybe large cities, or those places with greater wealth... I'm fairly certain that the MAJORITY of cases, that is not the way. Most are smaller villages, not so many "helpers" of any kind. It was more, just the Smith, his Hammer and a 'quaint little forge'. Yes. He probably had an apprentice... Maybe two or so, but that's kind of it. Or... A couple small Forges in an area... And all of them sort of fighting to. . . Well, to survive really. And to see who gets the better reputation. From what I have learned watching these channels, and reading and such. I'm fairly certain TLOTR would be representing the Minority of situations. But yes. Sir what you say is true, at time... LOTR is a good representation of very certain situations.

@timengineman2nd714 2 жыл бұрын

@@strydyrhellzrydyr1345 Yes, I was thinking of the larger cities and upon occasion the "big names" in armor making of the time. My understanding is/was that the local (& small) Smitty would be more for maintenance and repairs .vs. making a whole new large piece of armor. Let's face it, although it was well known by blacksmiths of that time how to make Chainmail, you're talking about getting the Iron Ore, making Wrought Iron, making that into Wire, making that into Rings, "Weaving" i.e. Connecting the Rings together, Riveting the Rings, by the hundred if not the thousands to make a large piece of chainmail! I doubt that any village Blacksmith could actually do that in a timely manner and still do all of the other repairs and manufacturing that was required by the village, especially during harvest time!!

@heirtoroma4152 2 жыл бұрын

Interesting Even in medieval armor, there was an emergency off function for wounds or compromised plates. Really shows the thought into the design for battle practicality.

@michaelpiggott7196 2 жыл бұрын

Great video as always

@vihreelinja4743 Жыл бұрын

i bet that a knight who has dropped his armor should be spared in the battle :D

@ilsgrade8357 Жыл бұрын

@@vihreelinja4743 well of course he should. Just like any combatant who dropped his arms and decided to end the battle due to injury. But like today, it's only in theory and hardly a guarantee that everyone played by the rules

@johntowner1893 2 жыл бұрын

What a fine young man you’ve raised. Great to see a proper dressing of armour

@thehistorysquad 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks John 👍🏻

@alexvendomegardner8931 2 жыл бұрын

It’s very interesting to see that even back then a soldier was heavy no matter how modern we get soldiers are always gonna be heavy

@brianknezevich9894 2 жыл бұрын

Yes, the weight is quite equivalent.

@46templar 2 жыл бұрын

Ive watched a video and the reckon the soliders carry weight hasn't much change from Roman time to now

@leonrussell9607 2 ай бұрын

The weight is more evenly distributed than modern soldiers

@mandalorianactual1215 2 жыл бұрын

As an American veteran, I am Proud to be a patron of yours, love your content my friend.

@thehistorysquad 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks so much, I appreciate it!! Do you go by another name on Patreon?

@mandalorianactual1215 2 жыл бұрын

@@thehistorysquad you are most welcome! And I am Patrick Mourin on patreon. =)

@thehistorysquad 2 жыл бұрын

@Mandalorian Actual Perfect, now I know - thanks Patrick 👍🏻 I've given you a shout out in one of my UK videos that'll be coming up over the coming month.

@tamlandipper29 Жыл бұрын

Thank you for sponsoring.

@waynedaly1718 2 жыл бұрын

Gives rise to the saying “Dressed to Kill”! Great episode as ever. Thank you.

@thehistorysquad 2 жыл бұрын

Cheers Wayne, yes, Dressed to Kill is the business name of the armourer who made my knight lights 😉

@darrellpratt4479 2 жыл бұрын

I knew we were in for a good one when I saw it was 15 mins long and had armour. Fantastic. Brings back memories from my days as a squire before I became as knight in one of the companies here. (Reenactor with actual fighting) Great seeing your son and his mates also.

@paulamos2817 2 жыл бұрын

Brilliant content. Interesting to see all through history the added weight to the combat soldier remains constant between 60 and 80 pounds

@phillipallen3259 2 жыл бұрын

Each piece has to be perfectly fitted and carefully installed. I love the idea of armor but the reality is crazy. Expensive as a sports car and just as dangerous if not properly fitted and installed. There are so many myths about armor but the realistically it's just a piece of military technology. Thank you for another informative and insightful film Kevin, you are one of the masters.

@thehistorysquad 2 жыл бұрын

Great analogy Phillip, & thank you 👍🏻

@OldMusicFan83 7 ай бұрын

I was an American soldier in Berlin in the 80s! We shared our site with the RAF and the British Army. T-berg. Great channel!

@andybrown8293 2 жыл бұрын

When I was learning light sabres duelling we was taught the bastard sword grip and the 8 circles of attack and how to defend. It really does work. Would love to have Mr Hicks at my dinner table, fascinating evening of conversation I think!

@thehistorysquad 2 жыл бұрын

Cheers Andy 😉

@thedevilinthecircuit1414 2 жыл бұрын

Mr. Hicks, you must be a very proud father. Joshua seems like a fine young man. Huzzah!

@thehistorysquad 2 жыл бұрын

.......and very tall! I'm very proud indeed 👍🏻

@Saurischian 2 жыл бұрын

I fought in Helmand in 2010 alongside the British Royal Marines and the SAS. Im a US Marine Scout Sniper. If you ever want to swap war stories I'd love to connect. Either way, your channel is superb, Sir Semper Fi

@thehistorysquad 2 жыл бұрын

Hey, cheers buddy - happy to connect anytime. The contact form on my website would be a good place to start 👍🏻 or Patreon 😉

@brianknezevich9894 2 жыл бұрын

I once had a professor explaining how men at arms complicate man count in medieval records. It gets very complex. I'll elaborate what I was told in a reply. You might be interested in seeing if Tod of Tod's Workshop would be interested in a collaboration.

@brianknezevich9894 2 жыл бұрын

So... What I was told... Is that the number of "lances" or "knights" either could or could not include their household combative retinue.. So in any given battle, a knight or lance may be anywhere from a minimum of two men - although all of them might not be exactly engaged in combat at any given moment... You'd have to have someone to provide spare lances at a minimum.... And most knights would have at least some men at arms who could function either on foot or mounted, from my understanding... And sometimes basically everyone would fight on foot anyhow just to confuse everything, particularly the English - who, I may note, also had mounted archers - not not horseback archers, that I know of, but definitely horse mobile archers (I found that very interesting, kinda like pulling artillery with a vehicle in modern combat.)

@thehistorysquad 2 жыл бұрын

Great comment Brian, thanks 👍🏻

@gm2407 10 ай бұрын

@@brianknezevich9894So the archers were dragoon infantry effectively. Mounted for mobility and posibly logistics but fought on foot. The horses were for escape or maneauver, otherwise with the bagage. One of Kevin's videos talked about number of horses for a Knight. So that would be Charger to fight the battle, Palfry to ride to the battle and Courser to run away from a defeat. Likely they would have two of each. So that is one Knight by himself, plus the servants and pack animals and posibly wagon for them. It all adds up. This is what you call a Lance fournie. There had to be enough palfries for all the unit to travel to battle, the Man-at-Arms/Knight [Heavy Cavalry] and the Sergeant/Coutilier [Lighter infantry] (France) would be expected to fight mounted on chargers and have the escape courser. There would be a page/squire to assist the man-at-arms with extra equipment and some archers to fight as infantry. So if you had 2 cavalry and 2-4 infantry and some servants this becomes a mixed unit with inbuilt logistics. The French had companies of 100 Lances so that is a variable sized mixed unit with effectively circa 100 heavy cavalry/or heavy infantry if dismounted, 100 lighter cavalry/or lighter infantry if dismounted and 200-400 archers with 100-200 servants and 1,000 horses. It makes sense to have the connected archers to provide a retreating skirmish line for the cavalry or even enfilade fire to the battle line. There is a nice little article on Wikipedia for how certain areas did their Lance fournies.

@samrodian919 2 жыл бұрын

That was fantastic! Looking at the skills involved in making that armour is mind boggling for the time. No presses, or sheet metal machines, all hand beaten and fitted to the person who commissioned it to wear in battle. Thank you Kevin and son and squire! Lol

@thehistorysquad 2 жыл бұрын

Glad you enjoyed it!

@notfunny333 2 жыл бұрын

Kevin, I absolutely love your videos. They're straight to the point, full of knowledge and history. They're just very calming and interesting. Can't believe you don't have more views. I subscribed and I told some family members who are interested in the same concepts about you! Thanks for all your hard work! - From Pennsylvania, United States

@thehistorysquad 2 жыл бұрын

That's great to hear, thanks for sharing. Interestingly, I used to live in England near the village of Penn in Buckinghamshire. The vault of the church had the family all neatly stacked up in coffins of William Penn, whom I believe to be the founder of Pennsylvania. 👍🏻

@crowbarknight 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the in-depth video! I've recently read B. Cornwall's "Grail Quest" series with Thomas of Hookton, 14th century archer from Dorset as the central character. I've already watched all of your videos on archery/archers, so it was a double pleasure to read. P.S. For some reason I got your face as a mental image of one of the characters, veteran archer commander Will Skeat :)

@thehistorysquad 2 жыл бұрын

Cheers! You may know I was used by Bernard as research for this series and now with my (slightly) advancing years I'm quite happy to be imagined in the boots of old Will 👍🏻

@cholulahotsauce6166 2 жыл бұрын

@@thehistorysquad that’s awesome! Did archers really burn their old bows to send them to hell?

@thehistorysquad 2 жыл бұрын

@@cholulahotsauce6166 No, just to keep their hands warm 😉

@thypotato7794 Жыл бұрын

@@thehistorysquad as someone who’s currently reading the series this makes me love it even more! That’s amazing.

@vallou18 Жыл бұрын

Definitely Old Skeat! ;) Do you swear like him off camera? 😂

@jacobkeltz3584 2 жыл бұрын

It's a lovely kit for sure! Very impressive and I appreciate how you included the weapons into the wait calculation

@thehistorysquad 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks. We'll have another film on the weapons coming up in a few weeks 👍🏻

@fancyultrafresh3264 Жыл бұрын

I’m so happy your son participates in this history. Great man at arms, you gave me a lot more to look into.

@celticperspective5183 2 жыл бұрын

I’ve met the “squire” in this video at Glastonbury medieval fayre, I knew I recognised the armour and his face from somewhere

@cmhughes8057 2 жыл бұрын

Amazing, love how intricate and well put together this armor is. Armor like this is truly a work of art.

@knightshousegames 11 ай бұрын

It must give an archer pride, to see his son be able to afford and wear the kit of a man at arms.

@thehistorysquad 11 ай бұрын

Oh indeed it does 👍🏻

@brightantwerp 4 ай бұрын

This is so intersting! I have seen these armours in museums, but never on a real person. So interesting to see how everything moves.

@robertdarcy2168 2 жыл бұрын

MOST INFORMATIVE. FASCINATING SUBJECT MATTER. Well Done Kevin 👍

@thehistorysquad 2 жыл бұрын

Cheers Robert, glad you enjoyed it 👍🏻

@carolynwatson4301 Жыл бұрын

Reminds me of an armadillo. I took a picture of the engraving on a set of Italian armor that I love to a jeweler and had him engrave a ring for my 30th wedding anniversary.

@MZeki-gw2xg 2 жыл бұрын

Congratulations on the Platinum Jubilee 👑💐🌺

@coryw3339 2 жыл бұрын

That's badass. But imagine they put all that work into training and living their life and getting this intricate and expensive armor built and they just instantly die in their first battle. Crazy.😳

@thehistorysquad 2 жыл бұрын

It happened I'm sure 👍🏻

@lifeschool 2 жыл бұрын

It is amazing you came back to England to film this video. I started watching this channel thanks to the 100 years war series. It made me realise that the armour of those days hadn't advanced much from the Romans, 1000 years before. The same rear neck guard on the helmets, the same chain mail, the same pointed spears and catapult artillery for sieges. You mention the armour was light but having to see out of very narrow slits can be a drawback if you can see around you to swing your sword. Having the wind knocked out of your sails due to the corset means the men were often winded in battle, and out of puff. It's ok to fight for 30mins and swing your arms around, but after an hour, your arms would be as heavy as mill stones. Compare this with Hannibal's time, where 35,000 Carthaginian mercenaries fought (virtually naked) all day long. Or even the Picts, who did similar, although in a rather more chilly climate. I'm into the British dark age battles myself, and have compiled a huge list of them, but I doubt I will ever write them into a book.

@thehistorysquad 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks very much for the visit, I'm glad you enjoyed it 👍🏻

@djnotnice108 10 ай бұрын

To say armour had not advanced much in 1000 years is about as wrong as you can possibly be

@chrisciccolini216 Жыл бұрын

I already had endless respect for Kevin and this channel but when he said "I'm glad I'm just a common bowman because this stuff is beyond me." Limitless respect replaced endless. 10/10 thank you so much for this content.

@thehistorysquad Жыл бұрын

Wow, thanks Chris, I'm speechless 👍🏻

@JagerLange 2 жыл бұрын

Nice to see living-history groups getting back out in the open. I've yet to be able to get to an event post-Pandemic but I'm looking forward to doing so. Hope you enjoyed the rest of your stay back here :)

@thehistorysquad 2 жыл бұрын

I did, thank you. We have a few more of these videos to come, but the rest of our time was spent catching some quality time with family and friends 👍🏻

@johnpauldavis1967 2 жыл бұрын

very interesting - big thanks to everyone involved.

@thehistorysquad 2 жыл бұрын

Wasn't it a great collaboration 😉

@bigworries5146 2 жыл бұрын

Really enjoyed that video Kevin, thank you.

@andrewlowder7739 2 жыл бұрын

Fascinating channel! Love it!

@greywanderer5935 2 жыл бұрын

Awesome video, very fascinating and I love how your son also has a passion for history too!

@dakdims 2 жыл бұрын

Short, informative and to the point. Just perfect.

@dylanvaughan90 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for another excellent video!

@andrewburkinshaw1446 Жыл бұрын

Very interesting all the pieces that go together to protect the wearer. Suiting him up reminds me of my days as a hockey goalie getting dressed for a game. It would take me 1/2 hr by myself just to get everything on.

@Hitmanx55 2 жыл бұрын

Very nice walk through of what it use to take. Well done

@user-di4bt7qu2i 2 жыл бұрын

Fascinating. Thanks for posting this.

@thehistorysquad 2 жыл бұрын

Our pleasure!

@jeanperrod2465 11 ай бұрын

thank you, after so many books about medieval times, your videos are incredible

@LocoGringo111 2 жыл бұрын

Another great, informative video. Always look forward to your content. Thank you for spending the time to make this. Cheers!

@thehistorysquad 2 жыл бұрын

My pleasure, glad you enjoyed it! 👍🏻

@sharonwhiteley6510 Жыл бұрын

Thanks for truthfully educating us about what it took to prepare a man in arms

@paulbaker5256 2 жыл бұрын

Beautiful armour, thank you for sharing!

@timengineman2nd714 2 жыл бұрын

Surprised he didn't have a Cod-Piece!!! Also, the reason why his pole-arm has a metal spike is two fold. First is so that he can "ground" it (to receive a charge) by placing the spike into the ground hard. Second is so that if the head gets broken off he can stab with the spike if he needs the extra reach over his sword or the weapons!

@michaelpage4199 2 жыл бұрын

Truly amazing and well heavy. That is a lot of hand work to create this. Wow

@oscarj7072 2 жыл бұрын

Your son looked great with the full harness on Kevin! Excellent video, hope you had a great time back in England.

@thehistorysquad 2 жыл бұрын

I certainly did, thank you 👍🏻

@80sbabejones54 5 ай бұрын

Yet another great video, I just love your models. Absolutely fantastic. Thanks Kevin, Dawn ❤❤❤

@kalgrave497 2 жыл бұрын

Such a fantastic kit, like absolutely love it and even though i have a similar set of armor my self i still love watching these. Great vid as always Mr hicks !

@thehistorysquad 2 жыл бұрын

Glad you enjoyed it!

@A._is_for 2 жыл бұрын

I've seen knights getting harnessed, I was curious to see how longit takes to remove the gear. Well, I'll just play the video backwards😂. Your videos are entertaining and informative, thank you!

@joshuahicks5628 2 жыл бұрын

It takes about half the time as you can just undo the ties and let It fall off.

@thehistorysquad 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for your input Josh 👍🏻

@RTBurke 2 жыл бұрын

Brilliant & informative as always. Thanks Kevin.👍

@thehistorysquad 2 жыл бұрын

Glad you enjoyed it

@logosrising8248 10 ай бұрын

Wow! Thanks for sharing that interesting part of history.

@thehistorysquad 10 ай бұрын

Glad you enjoyed it

@prawnenjoyer 2 жыл бұрын

What a great video! So informative, and extremely interesting to see the armor donned piece by piece.

@thehistorysquad 2 жыл бұрын

Glad you enjoyed it!

@VisionAssoc 2 жыл бұрын

Marvellous video, so interesting. Thank you gentlemen for taking the time to make this video👍

@thehistorysquad 2 жыл бұрын

Our pleasure! Glad you enjoyed it 👍🏻

@jhokvir5869 Жыл бұрын

What a great video. Although I am an American, I thank all three of you for your service to your country.

@thehistorysquad Жыл бұрын

Our pleasure!

@supergeek0177 2 жыл бұрын

I love that link to a common colloquial “get to the point” hahaha that is brilliant! Thanks for the great video as always!

@thehistorysquad 2 жыл бұрын

You bet!

@conradburdette 2 жыл бұрын

Been waiting for this banger! Much respect to you as you continue to provide accurate historical knowledge to the community!

@thehistorysquad 2 жыл бұрын

Cheers Conrad, glad you liked it 👍🏻

@conradburdette 2 жыл бұрын

@@thehistorysquad you don’t realize how happy this just made me, greetings and much love from America!

@gamer85p Жыл бұрын

Fantastic and informative as always! Just starting to branch into Wars of The Roses reenactment from 13th Century so will be sure to keep an eye out on the field for the Oxfords!

@thehistorysquad Жыл бұрын

Please do, they're a good bunch 👍🏻

@charleston7717 2 жыл бұрын

Good to see your channel getting some traction

@thehistorysquad 2 жыл бұрын

Yeah thanks, it's nice seeing it grow 👍🏻

@davidvergara607 Жыл бұрын

I love all your videos. Your son Josh and friends are awesome. Thank you.

@thehistorysquad Жыл бұрын

Cheers David, we think so too, we hope to see more of them next spring 👍🏻

@mikeyoung7660 11 ай бұрын

Great video thank you loved it 👍👍

@Jason-ts1rx Жыл бұрын

Very interesting, never knew how it was all put together. All together it's very impressive looking.

@jd_knight90 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much for the video, as an aspiring author, I love watching and learning about all of these pieces of accurate armour. Thank you, sir, I can't wait to learn more from you.

@thehistorysquad 2 жыл бұрын

Cheers Joseph & good luck with your writings 👍🏻

@jonhurley1750 2 жыл бұрын

Awsome demonstration! Thank you. I love your Chanel!

@thehistorysquad 2 жыл бұрын

You are so welcome!

@als3022 2 жыл бұрын

Good to see you in the field with others. And with family keeping up the tradition.

@thehistorysquad 2 жыл бұрын

That's for sure, it was a lovely day & we got lots more footage to share too 👍🏻

@petethebastard 2 жыл бұрын

Fascinating! Great vid Kev! Nice hats, BTW....

@thehistorysquad 2 жыл бұрын

Cheers Pete!

@NormanLedoyen Жыл бұрын

As always a great informational video Kevin.

@thehistorysquad Жыл бұрын

Thanks 👍

@tudyk21 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you, Kevin and friends, for these superb glimpses into history! 👍🏻

@thehistorysquad 2 жыл бұрын

Our pleasure!

@arthurdoucette1786 2 жыл бұрын

Greetings once again from nova Scotia, fantastic video as usual good sir. I am happy to see the love of reenactment carries on, really made me smile. Thank you once again, safe journeys, and as always best regards.

@thehistorysquad 2 жыл бұрын

Cheers Arthur - keep well 👍🏻

@paulholloway1447 2 жыл бұрын

Love your films Kevin .so interesting.

@thehistorysquad 2 жыл бұрын

Cheers Paul 👍🏻

@MrBennyrick77 10 ай бұрын

Imagine if your leather bindings became untied during battlle, and suddenly and arm or leg armour is dangling off!... so many things could spell disaster in a battle. Totally horrifying to imagine this working in real life, or with my real life at the mercy of that suit of armour and all the GOOD LUCK I would need just to survive things going right... imagine if I tripped and fell over, it would take ages to get up again if i could on my own ina muddy field.... scary stuff! Great presentation as always, thankyou good sir!

@spiritualityjuice 2 жыл бұрын

This channel is on a rocket to the moon. Congrats Kevin, you deserve it. Lets see 1 million followers.

@thehistorysquad 2 жыл бұрын

Cheers buddy, I hope so, I'm having a blast and hope it continues 👍🏻

@congoashanti2015 2 жыл бұрын

Amazing stuff lads...just astounding how was made to being put on your son Josh...sun shining and all ...I was thirsty just watching him wearing it....another great vid keV.

@thehistorysquad 2 жыл бұрын

Glad you enjoyed it, cheers.

@ocrapo9327 2 жыл бұрын

Good content and history that fascinates

@Michaelkayslay 2 жыл бұрын

This was amazing Thank you very much

@hjula87 6 ай бұрын

Just magnificent!

@alexandersupertramp151 2 жыл бұрын

This was a great video, something different than the usual! More collabs with your son please if/when possible! Thank you!

@thehistorysquad 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you! We did manage to shoot some more footage and that will be released over the coming weeks 👍🏻

@alexandersupertramp151 2 жыл бұрын

@@thehistorysquad Brilliant, will look forward to it! Cheers! :)

@uncledoctor6920 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you guys for the breakdown of the armor of a man at arms. Looking to put together a set similar to this!

@thehistorysquad 2 жыл бұрын

Excellent, good luck!

@Reapertate728 Жыл бұрын

Wow. These guys must have been something else. I think that sometimes we get so wrapped up in what we have today and forget the wonders of yesterday. Great video!

@thehistorysquad Жыл бұрын

Well said!

@tterbay 2 жыл бұрын

This was fascinating and very informative. Thank you very much for making and sharing this video! From an American who has been obsessed with armored knights and combat since a child. I recently found your channel and I find it awesome! 👍

@thehistorysquad 2 жыл бұрын

You're very welcome! I'm glad you're liking the videos 👍🏻

@tterbay Жыл бұрын

@@thehistorysquad Loving them, squad!

@toxiclore7201 2 жыл бұрын

This was very informative. Great work historysqaud

@thehistorysquad 2 жыл бұрын

Glad you think so, thanks!

@mikeyoung8293 2 жыл бұрын

Brilliant. I'm studying the Wars of the Roses and the hundred years War. This just thrilled me to bits.

@thehistorysquad 2 жыл бұрын

Great, there'll be more to come

@kiwifruit27 2 жыл бұрын

Great stuff, your videos are always so interesting. Can’t wait for you to hit 100k subs, very close now

@thehistorysquad 2 жыл бұрын

I know right? It's been a crazy few months watching the channel grow as quickly as it has. Thanks as every for your support Kiwifruit 👍🏻

@Cristina-dv5ij 2 жыл бұрын

I was watching a video of yours right now! Greetings from Spain :)

@jetplane10 Жыл бұрын

12.12 the detail on that dagger is great. Joshua is a veey good son withstandig such an onslaught. What a torture it all is. I particularly liked your explanation of the phrase 'get to the point' - that is absolutely fascinated. Great work Kevin 🤴🇬🇧

@thehistorysquad Жыл бұрын

Cheers 👍🏻

@rafaelcolt7438 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the video

@doordieace5high 2 жыл бұрын

As an avid history buff, I seriously appreciate your channel. I'm learning new things every day from you. 😃.

@thehistorysquad 2 жыл бұрын

That's great to hear, thanks very much 👍🏻

@jetplane10 Жыл бұрын

Hello Kevin and Joshua, I love the name 'War of the Roses' That harness is amazing. How does all that weigh I wonder? Maybe you will say? Looks like you do. Joshua is a solid 16 stone eh. The greaves are amazing. Must feel terribly claustraphobic The hands look the best

@Dovakhin94 2 жыл бұрын

Excellent video! I am surprised that the plates on the arms are just half way around so the inside looks quite vulnerable. But it certainly had to work otherwise it wouldn't been used

@jacklovell3181 2 жыл бұрын

This videos very informative, I'm working on my first fantasy novel so this information will certainly help for the background of men at arms. Much appreciated

@thehistorysquad 2 жыл бұрын

Glad it was helpful!

@jonnypariah1 2 жыл бұрын

Don't worry about the sound mate, this was great as ever! :) - Your mate was in the Staffs, bless him my Great Grandad was S. Staffs in WW1.

@thehistorysquad 2 жыл бұрын

Cool, cheers Jon 👍🏻

@vickywitton1008 10 ай бұрын

What a brilliant video!❤

@thehistorysquad 10 ай бұрын

Thanks 👍🏻

@BUZZKILLJRJR 10 ай бұрын

I do a single loop bow for a pouch i carry with a bit of cash and some tool tips for my muti tool, the single bow holds the bagshut and wont loosen as easily and is easier to open quickly. And its good to see you with your son, my greatest joy was when i became a father. My sons only 14 but almost taller then me.

@thehistorysquad 10 ай бұрын

....and still growing 👍🏻

@simonlauber9014 2 жыл бұрын

Brilliant video and what a formidable look. Would not want to stand in the way of someone armored like that.

@boscopit 2 жыл бұрын

This channel is great.

@TheColonialGamer131 2 жыл бұрын

Babe wake up, Mr Hicks Just uploaded.

@thehistorysquad 2 жыл бұрын

🤣

@alanmackinnon3516 2 жыл бұрын

I tried my new Mail Armour on Thursday for the Jubilee, it was a interested experience.

@philsarkol6443 Жыл бұрын

Thanks for the insight in something ordinairy people don't get to see from up-close, a man in armour. It is heavy indeed, and made to fit your son, who is 6 feet wich would make him a giant back in the day. Very interesting. To make such an armour must have been very expensive, then and now as well!

@JustThinkForYourself 2 жыл бұрын

Great video, Kevin. That sound at 04:08 caught me off guard though 😂

@thehistorysquad 2 жыл бұрын

😜

@leithafae 2 жыл бұрын

always love ur videos kev, They are really informative and laid back. I wish more people would do more videos with re-enactment groups as it is an epic hobby.

@thehistorysquad 2 жыл бұрын

It really is. When I go back to the UK, I'll be sure to do some more 👍🏻

@leithafae 2 жыл бұрын

U doing one with the Warwicks they did a good show at avonscroft on the multiperiod in March.

@thehistorysquad 2 жыл бұрын

@@leithafae All my WW1 kit was in Canada 😉

@leithafae 2 жыл бұрын

@@thehistorysquad ah fair/ oh well if u ever fancy trying an american rev war event. I am i a group called redcoats and revolutionaries who are great with loan kit for new people. Its a really laid back group and be good to see you again.

@thehistorysquad 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks! I am really interested in that era, I used to portray a redcoat at Blenheim Palace. Where are you based?