Posted on 06/06/2022 1:41:28 PM PDT by SunkenCiv
[37:13] Legend of popular history Mike Loades provides Dan a detailed run down of Henry V's famous victory at the Battle of Agincourt on 25 October 1415 and how his men were more a band of brigands than a 'band of brothers'. They discuss the arms, the armour, the tactics and the popular myths today associated with the battle, thanks to the immortal works of Shakespeare and Laurence Olivier.
Historian Mike Loades Debunks 'The Agincourt Myth' | October 24, 2021 | History Hit
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The Genoans at Crecy used crossbows and numbered around 4000, so they were no match for Ed III.
OTOH, Alexander the Great led his cavalry across a river, ignoring the hail of arrows which was said to be lousy. The bowmen shot all their arrows, then turned to take refuge behind the crappy Persian infantry. Darius III was relying on the broken terrain and numerical superiority.
Instead, Darius’ entire left lost its nerve and the entire Persian force cracked. But of course, Great Al was a genius. :^) Leadership was key.
Loades has never impressed me, either as a researcher or a military strategist or tactician.
And it’s pretty telling that he couldn’t get work anywhere except on the BBC.
Thanks, the browser is trying to load ‘em right now.
The first one is Tod’s most viewed video. The second announces a kickstarter to obtain more authentic armor, the amount of money needed has been exceeded so it should be good.
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