9. Forced Military Service
In times of war, lords could compel serfs to join their armies, often with poor equipment and little training. This obligation was part of the feudal system, where military service was a duty owed by vassals to their lords. Serfs, being at the bottom of the feudal hierarchy, were often called upon to serve as infantry or support personnel, lacking the resources and training of the nobility. (taleofwarriors.com)
