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History => Ancient and Medieval History => Topic started by: Imperial Dave on Feb 01, 2026, 07:03 PM

Title: Military education in early medieval Europe
Post by: Imperial Dave on Feb 01, 2026, 07:03 PM
https://www.medievalists.net/2026/02/military-education-in-early-medieval-europe-learning-from-books/?utm_source=gravitec&utm_medium=push&utm_campaign=Push+Notification

Food for thought
Title: Re: Military education in early medieval Europe
Post by: Keraunos on Feb 04, 2026, 08:43 AM
Indeed.  Access to formal military education and the logistical understanding and siege craft that went with it is often overlooked as a key instrument in the effective use of power in the middle ages.  The Rus were only able to break through the hold that the Khazars had on the steppe lands when Byzantine expertise helped them besiege and destroy the Khazar fortresses, and just look what the Mongols were able to do when they acquired Chinese siege skills through capture.