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makeup of the vanguard of a 15th century Burgundian army is a typical example. This consisted of:
*A contingent of foreriders, from whom a forward detachment of scouts was drawn;
*The main body of the vanguard, accompanied by civil officials and trumpeters to carry messages and summon enemy towns and castles to surrender; and
*A body of workmen under the direction of the Master of Artillery whose job it was to

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