Battle of Montiel
Fought on 14 March 1369, the Battle of Montiel was the final battle of the Castilian Civil War of Succession. It saw Franco-Castilian forces of Henry of Trastámara waging war against the incumbent, Peter of…
12 March 1339: Robert Bertrand’s French Fleet landed on Jersey
The aggressive approach of the French Admirals continued in 1339 in much the same vein as it had in 1337 and 1338. The French Fleet was divided into two parts. One was sent through the…
Bishop of Norwich’s Crusade, 1383
On 7 March 1383 Parliament backed the Bishop of Norwich’s Crusade. The Despenser Crusade was proposed to take place against supporters of the Anti-Pope Clement VII in Flanders. The campaign was one with theological, political, and military arguments…
English Free Companies attack the Sienese at Montalcinello
The English Free Companies that travelled to the Italian states for richer pickings in the late 1360s were experienced, hardened and quite single-minded. These companies were in the fight for the money. They had, in…
St. Andrew’s Castle surrendered to the Scots
On 28 February 1337 St. Andrew’s Castle surrendered to the Scots. It had been seized by English forces in June of 1336 as part of a lightening campaign designed to limit Scottish capabilities as England went to…
French Garrison at Montpon agreed to surrender
On 19 February 1371 the French Garrison at Montpon agreed to surrender. Montpon lay in the Dordogne Valley, in the Duchy of Aquitaine. The Castle had been captured by Bertrand du Guesclin in 1370 which was a…
How the Black Prince operated in France: 1355 Chevauchee
In 1355 the Black Prince used a Chevauchee, that is a rapid deployment into enemy territory, against the French. It was designed to surprise towns, villages, and fortifications. Along the way, the raiders would destroy…
Battle of Morlaix, 30 September 1342
1341 saw a political crisis take shape as the result of the death of the Duke of Brittany without a male heir. Two rival claims were made, both in right of their wives, by Charles…
Battle of Verneuil
The Battle of Verneuil was fought between English forces and a Franco-Scottish army in support of the Dauphin on 17th August 1424. Verneuil was a significant victory for the English, who overcame a larger French…
Beginning of the Siege of Calais
4th September 1346: Beginning of the Siege of Calais Edward IIIs campaign of 1346 had taken him through Normandy, seen victory at the Battle of Crécy, and now taken him to the English Channel. Here,…