The Art of War in the Middle Ages A.D. 378-1515

"The Art of War in the Middle Ages A.D. 378-1515" by Charles Oman is a historical exploration of how warfare changed from the fall of the Roman Empire to the beginning of the modern era. This late 19th-century work looks into how military plans, fighting methods, and the way battles were fought developed during the Middle Ages. It explains how ancient Roman military ideas changed into the feudal armies of the time. The author looks at important battles, changes in how armies were organized, and the social reasons that affected how war was fought during this long period. The book begins by explaining the fall of the Roman legions and rise of mounted soldiers as the main force in battles, using the disastrous Battle of Adrianople as an example. This important battle shows the change in military organization and strategy, marking a new age of war where armies relied more on soldiers on horseback to deal with new dangers.