The time of the swords and shields, the time of the knights, slaughter and carnage: this image has the image of most people through books and films when they think of the Middle Ages.

The Historical Medieval Manoeuver shows how it really was: with authentic weapons and equipment, the maneuver is able to follow the real events in war and peace. It quickly becomes clear that the Middle Ages was not a particularly bloodthirsty and dark time. The performers have been concerned with the combat techniques of the foot troops and the lives of the simple soldiers for years and can thus offer a vivid picture of the struggles of the time.