[IronJack]

Henry relied on others to do his will and his thinking.

My point exactly. It was Henry who had Sir Thomas More executed. It was Henry who elevated lackeys like Cranmer and Cromwell to positions of influence and authority. And it was Henry who desperately needed the money he gained from the Dissolution.

So yes, Cromwell and his ilk were the foot soldiers, even the generals, in Henry's war. But make no mistake. It was HENRY'S war.

[Slyfox]

Cromwell took care of business for the man.

You see Henry did not like paperwork, but he found a guy who would do his dirty work for him.

I would entreat you to look up how Cromwell treated the good monks at Charter House.