![]() How was the defence organised, who was responsible, how was it co-ordinated, and what were the best methods to keep an enemy at bay? These are some of the main questions I asked myself before writing this as research on such a grand subject is likely to descend into blandness when all medieval cities are considered, or even those of just one country, I have limited myself to the city of Maastricht during the period 1380-1480. This article seeks to explore the military role of the citizens of a medieval city, both during an actual siege and in periods of unrest. By Kor The Defence of Maastricht 1380-1480
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