The History Network

A fortnightly military history podcast looking at all aspect of war throughout the ages.

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episode 11: Pike and Shot


During the 15th Century Swiss Pikemen dominated the battlefield. Fighting as mercenaries these well drilled, professional soldiers, would provide the backbone to many European armies. The Spanish introduction of the Arquebusiers into their armies would prove to be their achilles heel to pike units and ushered in the era of "Pike and Shot". Dur: 25mins File: .mp3


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 November 1, 2015  24m