In the Medieval Scottish list (kings of the North) Men-at-Arms are mandatory. Apart from Dupplin Moor, not aware of these being fielded as a stand-alone unit, and would appreciate any reference to this. Also it is noted in the description that "The Yeomen continued to form the backbone of Scottish armies. Knights sometimes dismounted to fight in the front rank of the schiltrons." Are these dismounted knights included in the upgraded/Protected yeoman, or (wishful thinking) can this be interpreted as a front rank of men-at-arms, with rear ranks of yeoman; (expecting not, but the description is not clear).
Many thanks
My understanding is that the upgraded yeomen represents a veneer of men at arms in the front ranks. It is difficult in this era as the number of men at arms was reasonably small as a percentage of the whole. In 1513 at Flodden the number of armoured men was higher as it was deliberate policy to import and manufacture heavy armour and this was used not only by nobles but monied persons such as town officials etc.
If the front ranks are upgraded then there is a case for not allowing men at arms to be fielded separately.
Re : "If the front ranks are upgraded then there is a case for not allowing men at arms to be fielded separately."
absolutely in agreement - hence my question.
Quote from: IanN on April 17, 2020, 07:32:53 AM
Re : "If the front ranks are upgraded then there is a case for not allowing men at arms to be fielded separately."
absolutely in agreement - hence my question.
I am happy to add this to the errata.
Richard
I think that would be a good idea, Richard.
Great = thanks Richard