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The caracole is one of the weirdest military tactics used on the battlefield. The caracole, Spanish for spiral was used to avoid a headlong charge into pikes and instead utilizing a wheeling formation to fire then retreat from the enemy.
Sources:
http://bcw-project.org/military/glossary#caracole
Please note, this quick video makes use of popular sources as opposed to the academic sources usually used for my videos.
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Information is derived from a number of historical sources including websites, historians, and literature. The fog of history is a real thing, even relatively recent events often have sources in disagreement or relying on one another. When possible information is derived from first-hand sources and where not possible information is found by taking multiple second-hand sources. It is not possible for anyone to guarantee perfect historical accuracy, but I do my absolute best to ensure that all information in my videos is well sourced and backed up by historical sources and evidence.
The second part of pike and shot is important as well. You have pike blocks with smaller, more mobile "wings" of shot to the side. If I'm going to ride caracole, I can't rely on those blokes not trying to shoot back. The pike (and later bayonet) square is a deterrent but a lot of the offensive power is in the wings of musketeers.
Great video as always. Short sweet and to the point. I would maybe have some of the misc. facts during the video to use up some empty space, but not so much that the video becomes cluttered. You seem to have a good grasp on your format and it really shows. Hope to see you continue to improve and inform.
Gunpowder was originally known as Greek Fire.