I have a question on this kind of thing. My friend is an English Civil War Reenactor, and from what he tells me, though battles follow historical direction, the actual hand to hand battles themselves are free form. I was wondering how it goes? Are there rules? Or is it just a case of donning plate and mail and pummeling the enemy until the prompt is given to retreat or be destroyed? I can see that its real steel, but surely its controlled in some way, as even a blunted blade will shatter ribs.
I know it seems a bit anorakish, but you know the liveries (colours) of the households, and as you know which houses were Yorkist or Lancastrian, you know who is friend or foe. It is confusing sometimes when a household changes sides halfway through a battle, but historically it was no unknown.
i was in this battle and it really pisses me of wen people say tht we use wooden or foam weapons!!!!!!!!! we use steel weapons, and 2 answer other peoples questions the longbow men use proper arrows tipped with hard rubber ends, and i wud like 2 say thank u 2 the guy who posted this for all his commitment and support many thanks!!!!!!!
@ninjahypersloth u really dnt know anythin bout medieval reenactments, i fight in these battles and just so u know we us steel swords!!!!! not foam or wooden ones as u seem 2 think!!!!!!!!!
I'd imagine some sort of foam or rubber ball or cap, a plain blunt arrow would hurt like high hell and could slip through helmet visors and pierce eyes.
we use rubber blunts on our arrows, there is no eye danger because we only allow direct shots at what we call heavies, which are guys with mesh on their ocularums (sp?), and the maximum poundage we use is 35 pounds draw. Means that you feel the hit, but it is not painful.
@2ndpadrummer We use real arrows with metal tips if we are doing target shooting, but if we are shooting in battle situations like this we use very similar arrows with rubber tips, a lot like the rubber things you stick on the end of walking poles if you know those. The materials and style of our arrows are (almost always) accurate, but the arrows back then would have been MUCH bigger because their bows were so much more powerful back then.
the formation these guys are using is english civil war pike formation/drill c1600's, not a lot of records of 15th century exsist but we are reserching it. it wouldn't have been that much different, as the pike is a later development of the 'bill' *(using the universal word) there was the odd type of formation - boarsnout or wedge and chiltron, which is like a semi circle but they wouldn't have been that diciplined.
as for reenactments this is a pretty good one however battles reenacted larger than like 5 people are impossible to do realisticly as for you stabbing everyone i think its harder than you make it out to be
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Wow,I didn't know at that time they actually aloud fat guy to join the army XD I always want to this kind of thing but sadly I live in asia and they didn't do this kind of thing :(
I remember the very first event we did down there as I made all the flags. Pity about the telegraph poles and the women swanning around in medieval civvies without a care in the midst of a supposed battle.
Who's "we" please? The Fed or L&M? Altering or editing the shot/camera angle would get rid of the poles I suppose. Excellent commentary, back in the day we struggled to find anyone to do it.
Lol there's always a retard who says things like this. You're the kind of guy who stands at the ropes yelling that he could do better, laughing with his mates - then when we offer to let you wear armour and have a go, you fall over and blame the 'wet ground'. Go home noob, you know nothing.
No, I'm the kind of guy that has a SENSE OF HUMOUR, but obviously you can't even grasp the concept. Is your nickname 'smiler' or 'joker', because you're a laugh a minute aren't you?
I have a question on this kind of thing. My friend is an English Civil War Reenactor, and from what he tells me, though battles follow historical direction, the actual hand to hand battles themselves are free form. I was wondering how it goes? Are there rules? Or is it just a case of donning plate and mail and pummeling the enemy until the prompt is given to retreat or be destroyed? I can see that its real steel, but surely its controlled in some way, as even a blunted blade will shatter ribs.
beragrond 1 week ago
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clarkycat79 2 months ago
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Thanks for your support, but why has the comment gone?
plantypops 2 months ago
not a very good fight, they need to act like they are fighting for their lives ;P
DennisLottig 2 months ago
I know it seems a bit anorakish, but you know the liveries (colours) of the households, and as you know which houses were Yorkist or Lancastrian, you know who is friend or foe. It is confusing sometimes when a household changes sides halfway through a battle, but historically it was no unknown.
plantypops 8 months ago
Seems a bit helter-skelter. How could you tell who is whom on the battlefield?
Lieblingsfachful 8 months ago
you know most mops aint really interested in battle plans, maybe a bit more info on armour and weapons etc from who ever does the commentating
Brian13496 1 year ago
yay great vid!
MrMeineNamen 1 year ago
haha, women with halberds!
FlorianMachl 1 year ago
0.03....Go Oxfords!!!!
Apophisguard 1 year ago
that's a pretty sweet reenactment
lagoonguy 1 year ago
That's what the word "Reenactment" means Retard.
Carnage1235 1 year ago
Nobody was killed? There were over 2000 Lancastrian casualties!
Carnage1235 1 year ago
i hate comentators.. blah blah and b lah
stivooo 1 year ago
i was in this battle and it really pisses me of wen people say tht we use wooden or foam weapons!!!!!!!!! we use steel weapons, and 2 answer other peoples questions the longbow men use proper arrows tipped with hard rubber ends, and i wud like 2 say thank u 2 the guy who posted this for all his commitment and support many thanks!!!!!!!
1988triggs 1 year ago
Wow, this would be fun. I love all things medieval too
SkullnBones45 2 years ago
i would love to take part in this i like all things medieval.
gamepro362 2 years ago
Which battle? Battle of Towton?
ITherealMarcomanI 2 years ago
No, Blore Heath, 1459 - first battle proper of the wars. Towton wasn't until 1461. Maybe I should put these facts in when I post videos, sorry.
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plantypops 2 years ago
so wut do longbowmen reenactors for arrows?
2ndpadrummer 2 years ago 9
they use blunt arrows
sirrussthebrave 2 years ago
o ok! thatwould hurt, nothing like gettinf hit in head with basically a rock!
2ndpadrummer 2 years ago
no you were close but the arrows i think has no head or tip or what ever you want to call it.
Pier2pie 2 years ago
what do they use a as swords as well? wooden?
gamepro362 2 years ago
wooden wasters and sometimes foam padded ones.
ninjahypersloth 2 years ago
@ninjahypersloth u really dnt know anythin bout medieval reenactments, i fight in these battles and just so u know we us steel swords!!!!! not foam or wooden ones as u seem 2 think!!!!!!!!!
1988triggs 1 year ago
@ninjahypersloth No,real metal,steel,exactly like the real thing but blunted.
TheGuitarhawk 1 year ago
@gamepro362 No,not wood,steel. Just like the real thing except blunted.
TheGuitarhawk 1 year ago
they use rubber topped arrows i think, like the rubber thingies u get on chairlegs
whowantsabighug 2 years ago
I'd imagine some sort of foam or rubber ball or cap, a plain blunt arrow would hurt like high hell and could slip through helmet visors and pierce eyes.
WolfOfBloodAndBone 2 years ago
we use rubber blunts on our arrows, there is no eye danger because we only allow direct shots at what we call heavies, which are guys with mesh on their ocularums (sp?), and the maximum poundage we use is 35 pounds draw. Means that you feel the hit, but it is not painful.
mrAbaterWhite 2 years ago
@2ndpadrummer we use real lenghth arrows tipped with hard rubber ends tht hurt like hell lol
1988triggs 1 year ago
@1988triggs dang its like a paintball gun hahahaha
2ndpadrummer 1 year ago
@1988triggs I agree, they do hurt like crazy!
Apophisguard 1 year ago
@2ndpadrummer We use real arrows with metal tips if we are doing target shooting, but if we are shooting in battle situations like this we use very similar arrows with rubber tips, a lot like the rubber things you stick on the end of walking poles if you know those. The materials and style of our arrows are (almost always) accurate, but the arrows back then would have been MUCH bigger because their bows were so much more powerful back then.
666satanification666 1 year ago
@2ndpadrummer Ah, I see your question has already been answered. Well, I hope I was interesting in my futile attempt to be educational.
666satanification666 1 year ago
They should atleast move in normal formation,not like band of hooligans,anyways looks fun:) i'll give 5
AhsNine 2 years ago 5
@AhsNine
the formation these guys are using is english civil war pike formation/drill c1600's, not a lot of records of 15th century exsist but we are reserching it. it wouldn't have been that much different, as the pike is a later development of the 'bill' *(using the universal word) there was the odd type of formation - boarsnout or wedge and chiltron, which is like a semi circle but they wouldn't have been that diciplined.
Necrovamp101 1 year ago
this is funny, reminds me of monty python, ninjas and samurais are better tho
ninjabastard666 3 years ago
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This is rubbish, if i was there i'd be stabbing everyone! How boring do you have to be to have a spear and just tap somebody on the shoulder
dazparkin 3 years ago
That's probably why they wouldn't let chumps like you take part
armouredklingon 3 years ago
as for reenactments this is a pretty good one however battles reenacted larger than like 5 people are impossible to do realisticly as for you stabbing everyone i think its harder than you make it out to be
Bilbobaggins108 3 years ago
dude, narrorator guy! shut up!!
tehghostnoob 3 years ago
Shut up damn anouncer!
mitsotribal 3 years ago
I FOUGHT THERE!!!!
Jamess1472 3 years ago
um how old do you have to be to fight cause im 13and im geting my armor in like 2 months
cdillio 3 years ago
ahh mate uve got a long wait, u have tobe 18 or over to fight in the melee
Jamess1472 3 years ago
I'm the real Blore, in case anyone was wondering.
blore24 3 years ago
you know i fought in a battle reebactment before there fun :)
priris 3 years ago
wow....this re-enactmemt is boring as hell.
VampireKyou 3 years ago
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upsetpisslam 3 years ago
THOSE GOTHIC ARMORS ROCKS!!!
Eneas724 3 years ago
yes it does i have a video of a drawing of a gothic knifht i made it by paint i also have a drawings of other usless stuff
priris 3 years ago
I would buy a full suit if I had money
Eneas724 3 years ago
Wow,I didn't know at that time they actually aloud fat guy to join the army XD I always want to this kind of thing but sadly I live in asia and they didn't do this kind of thing :(
noveras 3 years ago
both fed and l&m
sharpe183 4 years ago
I remember the very first event we did down there as I made all the flags. Pity about the telegraph poles and the women swanning around in medieval civvies without a care in the midst of a supposed battle.
Wingdoss 4 years ago
We do try to be authentic looking, but I guess the GPO would be a little peeved if we axed the poles
boglizard 4 years ago
Who's "we" please? The Fed or L&M? Altering or editing the shot/camera angle would get rid of the poles I suppose. Excellent commentary, back in the day we struggled to find anyone to do it.
Wingdoss 4 years ago
???????????????
sharpe183 4 years ago
why don't you all grow up and play nicely
boglizard 4 years ago
anyway we use blunt weapons
sharpe183 4 years ago
well everyone cant die in the first 5 mins other wise there wouldnt be a battle cos everyone ud be on the floor
sharpe183 4 years ago
Kairra1 ur just a twat who now nothing cos i was there in 2007 and 2006 and thxs plantypops
sharpe183 4 years ago
Exactly. If a re-enactment's worth doing, it's worth doing properly. I'm glad you can see it from my point of view.
SteelyEyedKipper 4 years ago
Lol there's always a retard who says things like this. You're the kind of guy who stands at the ropes yelling that he could do better, laughing with his mates - then when we offer to let you wear armour and have a go, you fall over and blame the 'wet ground'. Go home noob, you know nothing.
Kairra1 4 years ago
No, I'm the kind of guy that has a SENSE OF HUMOUR, but obviously you can't even grasp the concept. Is your nickname 'smiler' or 'joker', because you're a laugh a minute aren't you?
SteelyEyedKipper 4 years ago
it was a brilliant fight cos i was one of the yorkist archers
sharpe183 4 years ago
i had a photo took with the lancastrians.
jr240390 4 years ago