You might want to look at some of the SCA sites to look for information. Here are a couple to check out:
http://sabletower.homestead.com/files/index.html
http://scamelee.freeservers.com/
...And now for some modern stuff...
This is some information I picked up while I was in the Army. The field manual FM 7-8, the infantry rifle platoon and squad,
http://www.armyrotc.vt.edu/cadets/fm7-8.htm, can give you some ideas on tactics, troop leading, and organization that might be helpful.
The Principles of War (from U.S. Army doctrine)
Mass: Concentrate combat power at the decisive place and time.
Objective: Direct every operation towards a clearly defined, decisive, and attainable objective.
Offensive: Seize, retain, and exploit the initiative.
Surprise: Strike the enemy at a time, at a place, or in a manner for which he is unprepared.
Economy of force: Allocate minimum essential combat power to secondary efforts.
Maneuver: Place the enemy in a position of disadvantage through the flexible application of combat power.
Unity of command: For every objective, ensure unity of effort under one responsible commander.
Security: Never permit the enemy to acquire an unexpected advantage.
Simplicity: Prepare clear, uncomplicated plans and clear, concise orders to ensure thorough understanding.
The Rogue Warrior?s Leadership Code (This was written by Richard Marcinko, who has written several books and is one of the founders of Seal Team Six, the counter-terrorist unit.)
I will test my theories on myself first. I will be my own guinea pig.
I will be totally committed to what I believe, and I will risk all that I have for these beliefs.
I will back my subordinates all the way when they take reasonable risks to help me achieve my goals.
I will not punish my people for making mistakes. I?ll only punish them for not learning from their mistakes.
I will not be afraid to take action, because I know that almost any action is better than inaction. And I know that sometimes not acting is the boldest action of all.
I will always make it crystal clear where I stand and what I believe.
I will always be easy to find: I will be at the center of the battle.
U.S. Army Core Values (as adapted for the unit?It makes for a good leadership code):
L oyalty: Bear true faith and allegiance to Belegarth, your realm, your unit, and other members of your unit.
D uty: Fulfill your obligations.
R espect: Treat people as they should be treated.
S elfless service: Put the welfare of Belegarth, your realm, your unit, and subordinates before your own.
H onor: Live up to these core values.
I ntegrity: Do what?s right, legally and morally.
P ersonal courage: Face fear, danger, or adversity (physical or moral).
And some tips for the beginning fighter from a tactics class I taught:
-Situational awareness
--Always check behind you.
--Warn other members of your team.
-Communicate!!!!!!!!!!
--Brief everyone before battle on the plan?Make sure everyone understands what?s going to happen.
--Review prior battles.
--Observe units and fighters to learn their patterns. Communicate this to your team.
-Strength in numbers
--Try to engage single opponents with at least 2 or three people.
--Pull crippled fighters together.
-Avoid engaging the enemy?s strengths.
--Engage at your maximum effective range?Use missile weapons and spears/polearms to whittle down the enemy.
--Isolate and eliminate stragglers.
--Don?t give the enemy openings in your formation to exploit.
--Gimp and go. Focus on the unwounded fighters first.
--Don?t hesitate to engage targets of opportunity.
-Stop all missile weapons or else they may continue and hit someone else.
-PRACTICE! PRACTICE! PRACTICE! Individual ability adds to a team?s success.
"...change requires action, it doesn't just happen. Define your actions by how you think the game should be, not how the game is. The game will follow."--Big Jimmy