A brief introduction to one of the main weapons in use during the English Civil War - the pike. Most infantry regiments still had a proportion of men equipped with these long spears, particularly for deterring an attack by cavalry.
A free, KS3-4 learning resource featuring all videos in this playlist plus supporting information, discussion and activity ideas is available on MyLearning.org. Just type 'Civil War' into the search bar to find all associated educational resources.
Video created by The Cromwell Museum
Animation by Cromwell Museum volunteer Felix Copping.
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