Videos tagged with Warfare History

This virtual tour of the Royal Armouries Museum in Leeds showcases a vast collection of arms and armor spanning centuries and cultures. Highlights include Henry VIII's horned helmet and foot combat armor, a 600-year-old jousting saddle, the Lion Armor attributed to Henry II of France, and various firearms from different historical periods. The museum also features sections on Oriental arms, self-defense weapons, and even iconic movie props.

This YouTube video, presented as a summer lecture by the Royal Armouries, delves into the themes of honor and battlefield violence within the Austrian army during the period of 1789-1815. It aims to bring history to life by showcasing the expertise of the Royal Armouries, the United Kingdom's national collection of arms and armor. The description encourages engagement through comments and provides links for support, membership, and access to the museum's website, blog, and social media channels.

This video delves into leadership lessons from the historical figure Alcibiades, a complex war captain from ancient Athens. Drawing from Steven Pressfield's "Tides of War," the content explores Alcibiades' successes and failures in battles against Persia, Spartans, and other Greek factions. The video aims to extract valuable insights into leadership applicable today, presented by John Lovell of Warrior Poet Society.