15th-century warfare

Fifteenth-century warfare was marked by the decline of heavily armored knights and the rise of infantry and new tactics. Armies used pikes, bows, and early firearms, with castles and fortifications playing key roles. Battles often involved large, organized armies built around feudal ties or emerging nation-states. Campaigns relied on mobility, sieges, and strategic alliances. Innovations like the longbow and cannon changed combat dynamics, making traditional medieval heavy cavalry less dominant. Overall, warfare was increasingly professionalized, though it still involved significant violence, destruction, and the shifting political landscape shaping European history.