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Warfare and Society in Early Modern Europe
3:08:41 - 3:14:41 (06:00)
The Carolingian state and other early modern societies were able to put well-equipped warriors in the field and fund them through the taxes of their populations, allowing them to field larger armies in battles.
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During the Dark Ages, Western Europe couldn't support the same kind of militaries that it did during the Roman Empire, resulting in much smaller battles on both a macro and micro level.
3:08:41 - 3:11:31 (02:50)
Military History
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During the Dark Ages, Western Europe couldn't support the same kind of militaries that it did during the Roman Empire, resulting in much smaller battles on both a macro and micro level.
ChapterWarfare and Society in Early Modern Europe
EpisodeShow 69 - Twilight of the Aesir
PodcastDan Carlin's Hardcore History
The practice of community-based armies allowed smaller societies to put a larger percentage of their population on the field, giving them an advantage in battle.
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Community-Based Armies
Summary
The practice of community-based armies allowed smaller societies to put a larger percentage of their population on the field, giving them an advantage in battle. This was accomplished by pooling resources for outfitting warriors and was seen in societies like the Danes and the Carolingian state.