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Message: <blockquote data-quote="NewJeffCTHome" data-source="post: 2471265" data-attributes="member: 25012">I think I'm leaning that way now - the kingdom will probably recruit large mercenary bands that have good reputations for the first year, but that still will not stop rebellions, intrigue among the old & new nobility, etc.  They'll take the hit economically the first year for hiring the mercenaries & bringing in more strapping lads from the fields.  Additionally, they will try to field regiments or companies of women (possibly crossbowmen and/or light cavalry).  But, they will require training and getting officers & new knights up to speed as well.The 45,000 levied militia were ones with rudimentary military training that most likely are full time farmers, shepherds, butchers, bakers & candle stick makers who - in return for a small stipend each year - are required to answer their king's call when he needs them - which was normally a fairly rare occurrence... but, this was an invasion on an epic scale.</blockquote>