The Medieval Soldier | Foot Soldier

A 1998 History Channel Documentary hosted by Richard Karn.

They lived by the code of chivalry and woke to the sounds of trumpets. They owed their position and power to the lords whose desperate striving for glory and land rocked Europe for centuries.

"Foot Soldier: The Medieval Soldier" is a unique look at the lives of the common soldier in the countless and continual wars of the Middle Ages. Drawing on ancient accounts of battles, rare artworks, the latest discoveries and groundbreaking scholarship, a complete account of the lot of these overlooked soldiers emerges.

Told in a refreshing, vibrant style, "The Medieval Soldier" marches into the heart of history, showing what it was like to fight with the sword and bow and arrow in the armies of feudal lords. Relive some of the storied encounters of the age through dramatic re-enactments, and get an eye-opening look at life beyond the battlefield, where clothes and food were often hard to come by, and the only constant was struggle.

P.S. This is an old documentary, but the quality is good. Don't be deceived by the comical intro. It's a "serious" documentary, but it has a fun tone to it, which I enjoyed. :)