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The Rise of Knights and Chivalry in Middle Ages Warfare

In the Middle Ages, nobles engaged in constant conflict, seizing territories and wealth through warfare. The introduction of saddles and stirrups in the 700s revolutionized military tactics, making mounted knights the backbone of armies. Influenced by the Muslim cavalry, leaders like Charles Martel emphasized the importance of cavalry. Knights were bound by the code of chivalry, demanding loyalty and honor. By the 1100s, a knight's failure to uphold chivalrous behaviors brought public shame. Women’s roles diminished in this feudal society, despite some wielding power as lords' wives.

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The Rise of Knights and Chivalry in Middle Ages Warfare

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  1. Setting the Stage • In the middle ages nobles constantly fought each other • Through warfare they seized new territories, and increased their wealth

  2. Saddles and Stirrups • Saddles and Stirrups changed the technology of warfare during the 700’s

  3. Knights • Mounted knights became the most important part of an army

  4. Warriors on Horseback • In the 700’s Charles Martel had observed that the Muslim cavalry had often turned the tide of battles

  5. A Warriors Role • To defend their lands lords sought the services of knights

  6. A Warriors Role • A knights main obligation was to serve in battle • A lord typically demanded 40 days of mounted combat each year

  7. Chivalry • By the 1100’s the code of chivalry demanded new obligations from knights • He was expected to serve in defense of three masters

  8. Chivalry • Those knights who disregarded the code of chivalry face public shame • First his armor was stripped off • And his sword broken over his head

  9. Reality of Warfare • By the 1100’s stone castes were encircled by massive guard towers

  10. Reality of Warfare • Defenders of a castle would pour boiling water, hot oil, or molten lead on enemy soldiers

  11. Roles of Women • The Church viewed women as inferior to men • As feudalism arose the status of women declined

  12. Women in Power • These women were the wives of lords

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