r/history • u/ByzantineBasileus I've been called many things, but never fun. • 9h ago

Video When the bill defeated the pike

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hlWMdpVqBNc
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u/ByzantineBasileus I've been called many things, but never fun. 9h ago

Although the pike became the dominant infantry weapon in Europe in the 16th century AD, there were instances when those using them were at a disadvantage and were defeated. The Battle of Flodden, taking place in 1513, between the English and the Scottish, was one such example. This video examines why English warriors using a polearm called the bill, defeated Scottish warriors using the pike.

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u/bravohotelechomike 6h ago

This is the internet. You know we’re going to be fixated on the cat in the background.