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At the heart of this army’s movement is a massive baggage train, packed tightly with supplies essential for survival: food, weapons, tents, and fodder for the horses. Without adequate supplies, the grand image of knights heroically galloping into battle fades, replaced by the harsh reality of soldiers struggling to fill their bellies with a meager diet of bread and stew.
Foraging for food appears to be a convenient solution, yet relentless military campaigns quickly deplete local resources. Once in enemy territory, the difficulty of sourcing fresh provisions escalates, and survival becomes the primary concern long before the army confronts any opposing forces.