How Historically Accurately is the Portrayal of 'Pike and Shot' Warfare in Movies?

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The movies I review for historical accuracy in this video are 'Cromwell', 'With Fire and Sword' and 'Alatriste', all set in the 17th century with battle scenes displaying pike and shot tactics.

‘Pike and Shot’ warfare was mainly used during the 17th century. Before the invention of bayonets, musketeers were vulnerable to attack, so needed pikemen to protect them against cavalry. Harquebusiers, lightly-armoured cavalry armed with pistols and carbines, along with heavily-armoured cuirassiers, also played an important role on the battlefields of the 1600s.

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