Froissart's Chronicles - The Hundred Years War

At the Siege of Auberoche, a messenger was flung into the Castle by a Trebuchet

Battles and Sieges

Battle of Auberoche

November 8, 2021 Dan Moorhouse 0 Comments Aquitaine, Froissart's Chronicles

Battle of Auberouche, 21st October 1345 1345 saw the English deciding to take the offensive on three fronts. The French

Couronnement Charles VI le Fol, The coronation of Charles VI of France in 1380

Coronation of King Charles VI of France

November 4, 2021November 10, 2021 Dan Moorhouse 1 Comment 1380, Clovis, Coronation, Froissart's Chronicles, Rheims, St. Remy

The Coronation of King Charles VI of France took place in Rheims on 4th November 1380. Coronation ceremonies are full

Bertrand du Guesclin captures the Captal, Jean de Grailly

Battles and Sieges Source Material

Battle of Cocherel, 16th May 1364

May 12, 2021 Dan Moorhouse 0 Comments Froissart's Chronicles, Jean de Grailly, Sir John Jouel

Battle of Cocherel, 16th May 1364 The Battle of Cocherel was fought between the armies loyal to the Kings of

Death of Sir John Chandos at Lussac

English Commanders

Sir John Chandos

April 11, 2021April 11, 2021 Dan Moorhouse 0 Comments Aquitaine, Castile, Froissart's Chronicles, Knights of the Garter

Sir John Chandos Sir John Chandos’ life in many ways mirrors the ambitions and successes of the English, in France.