Most of the medieval battles that took place in the Hundred Years war between France and England were fought within a short distance from the English Channel in the area of Normandy.
Two of the greatest were at Agincourt and Crecy.
Mark and I are going to the two battlegrounds to walk the fields of these remarkable victories.
In each case the English forces were vastly outnumbered and in each case a stunning defeat was administered upon the French.
Where lay the secret?
Someone once said that in battle:
"God is on the side of the biggest guns"
The biggest guns at Agincourt and Crecy were the ranks of English longbows. But let us not forget a pious King.
Henry 5th, (immortalized by Shakespeare) was not ashamed to kneel on the sodden earth and loudly implore the help of God before the battle.
Inspired by faith and the King's leadership his men helped answer his prayer.
Jubilate.
Ian
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