I saw him as a bowman telling the story of Agincourt at Warwick Castle in 2000 and 2001. He was and still is terrific.

I'm convinced Kevin is immortal and is so good at telling these stories because he was at these battles himself, especially when he tells these stories from a first person perspective

This man is a national treasure, all of the the history over the years this man has taught and also kept English history and culture alive. Someone get this man a Knighthood!

I was motorbiking at Agincourt about 1987 and there was a cafe at the crossroads run by an English chap...he had a longbow range in the back of the cafe, and I was delighted to shoot a cloth yard, bodkin point, with a yew bow at Agincourt! Great narrative, thank you

Well done Kevin! When I was 11, living in Birmingham, this would have fired my imagination and sent me to battle to the death with my mates and wooden swords in the woods across the road. You’ve taken me back to that magical time - Thank you.

This man is an amazing storyteller. I felt like I was there.

I was actually moved by your delivery of that speech from Henry V. Bravo!! That was better than any actor's attempt. Honestly.

My son and I were at Warwick castle many years ago where we listened to Kevin tell this story. That day stayed with both of us as one of the best father/son days ever. Thanks kevin

As an amateur bow maker, the amount of information I get from this guy is amazing. When it comes to history of this kind he tells it so well that no matter what your age you feel like your there. Even if he is shooting the bow you can feel it. They truly are amazing things. Thank you Sir.

That whole video was thespian brilliance. I felt as though I was indeed hearing a man who had been there on his own two feet. I'm a sucker for great storytelling, and that was just over the top. I'd give anything to see that live on stage.

Ive heard the story many times, it has never seemed so real and alive to me before. Thank you Kevin! That was a powerful and moving video. My family history records that I've been reading through show some Welsh soldiers who I'm descended from were present at Agicourt. I feel honored to have an event my family participated in so memorialized.

Incredible cardiovascular fitness they must have had. All of them. Both sides. 2 hours of actual fighting to death, with insane adrenalin levels, fear, stress and kilos of metal on your body... I once did boxing sparring. After round 7 i felt like vomiting out my heart, lungs, kidneys and my soul. 😰😰😰

I am stuck on the Stage door at work, covering someone who is off sick. So I am watching this again. Kev tells this story so well and with so much enthusiasm that you think you're there at Agincourt!! Kev being a Master Bowman, dressed in his Archer gear only adds to the story. It's like he's just come from the field of battle at Agincourt and is telling what happened that day!! Simply superb!! Dave.

One could close the eyes and it’ll sound like you’re in a pub, way back when, telling us around the table this very same story. You bring it to life. Outstanding! Cheers!

This is probably the most common compliment made toward this gentleman, but i just can't think of something more appropriate: The only reason i didn't find myself in love with studying history earlier, when i was a little kid, is because nobody taught it with this enthusiasm and love. Only later on, when i found teachers with a similar passion i realized how fascinating it could be to learn of our past. Nothing is better than teaching with passion, instead of just being the sort of teacher that enters class, tells everyone to "read from page A to B in silence" and nothing else...especially when you are 10 years of age. Props to your talent and a lot of respect.

Brilliant outfit. Even rosary beads. Very authentic looking. This man has empathy for the period and the people. And he even pronounces Agincourt properly.

Terrific! Enjoyed the quoting of Shakespeare at the end! The Battle of Agincourt was *truly* a loss for the French. It's famous for a reason, and you've recounted it well. :)

I had just started shooting a warbow and was very lucky to see and speak to Kevin Hicks at Warwick castle. With his help and encouragement, I never looked back. Thanks Kevin!!!

You and this story are badass. The way you tell it brings it to life in my mind like I was actually there in the mud and muck. Love this so much.

It is said that when the French Knights bodies were recovered from the battlefield some didn't even have a single wound upon them, they simply drowned in the mud. Weighed down by their armor and crushed by the weigh of their own numbers. An amazing tale.

A fabulous bit of storytelling Kevin.

I never knew how short and sharp this famous battle was. Brutal.

Kevin is such a good storyteller. He makes you feel as if you are there watching the battle. He reminds me of the end of 300 when the spartan is telling the story of the battle of Thermopylae

I'm glad he's doing this again. I love watching the older ones of him at the castle.

Dysentery is like diarrhoea except its thicker and quicker....quality delivery sir!

All my comments have been said already. Well done Kevin you are truly one of our British treasures!

such a great story teller. I could listen to this guy all day.

The "st george" March gave me chills. You tell it so well.

Fantastic passion 👏🏼 🙂 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿 As a Bowman myself I salute you and all the longbow men through history ✌🏼

You know what I love about this? The little details of things like knifing knights between their visor and brief descriptions of what barbarity thoes men had to do to each other. Somthing I think Harcore History lacks when telling stories of history's great battle's.

This is the GOLD standard of reenactors and historical presentation.

Just recently found your channel…and I’m blown away by how amazing you are at telling these epic historical tales! I’m not even English but this one had my blood pumping. Epic!

I've missed the longbow, good to see it back!

You're awesome Kevin. Your honest style of telling this story made it easy for me to visualise what was going on.

I love the way the story is conveyed in a first person perspective. The passion for history here is infectious.

His story telling is amazing. He has a way to keep you engaged in his story the whole time. I even felt like I had dysentery at one point and the only way to survive was to win this battle.

I'm American, but I was adopted and my biological parents are English and Scottish, my biological father (the Scot) was in the RAF, so naturally I'm a bit of an Anglophile and love learning British history as much as American history. I recently stumbled upon History Squad and I'm so happy I did, what a fantastic presenter Kevin is! He's given me so much insight into who and where I come from. Please keep up the great work, this is invaluable, especially to "would've been could've been Brits" like me, I won't say "should've been" because I'm quite happy to be an American, shockingly.

Absolutely superb thankyou for this✊

A compelling story well told, drawing us to the climax. Bravo, from Del the Bowyer

What an inspiring storyteller. Never theatrical, but impassioned

I was absolutely captivated by the storytelling!

Wow, this is just fantastic, Kevin. I'm an amateur historical fiction writer with an undergrad in it: I love storytelling, real good, gritty stuff with pace and momentum. You delivery strongly in the oral tradition. Very Beowulfish of you!

Silver play button by August. This channel is amazing.

One thing is for sure, our longbowman really does look like he was around in 1415.

He’s so good at telling stories, keeps me on the edge of my seat

Well done, good Sir! Well done! All the world's a stage, and all the men and women merely players; "They have their exits and entrances, and one man in his time plays many parts." I am eagerly looking forward to all your next parts- you are truly blessed with the Gift of Storytelling!!

Brilliant Kevin, you started me being an archer in medieval re-enactment, love to catch up.

Hi Kevin i have been watching your videos for a while and you never fail to amaze me with your telling of the way things were,and how different lives were,no matter what period of history you are talking about ,excellent stuff,well done mate.

i could spend a whole day, a whole week, a whole year, just listen to what this fellow has to tell about history

Mr. Hicks puts you on the front lines in battle. No other history video on KZfaq does that. "St. George! St. George!"

Agincourt is one of my favourite subjects, and this is such a wonderful telling of it. The speech at the end was captivating! You are such a natural performer. Bravo!

I’ve been on KZfaq since it was created… this is the most badass video I’ve ever seen. Legend

Bloody Brilliant, keep up the good work, bringing History alive.

Awesome. The telling of this battle story was just as if you'd been there yourself and had, in your words lifted us up with you and we saw your battle anew. Thank you.

Kevin, I'd love your opinion on certain "eminent historians" videos on KZfaq who now dismiss the longbow as the reason Agincourt was won by the English. They cite "other means". No army can employ an ineffective weapon system against superior numbers and win. Thanks for the high standard of excellence in your videos. Keep them coming and Godspeed.

Totally engrossing telling. Captivating. Ty Kevin. 🙂✌🏽

Kevin makes history come alive , his knowledge is Always spot on !!!!! And he keeps you engaged with his story telling skills !! 🇬🇧🇬🇧🇬🇧🇬🇧🎃🦇🎃🦇🎃

Absolutely fantastic and enthusiastic story telling Kevin !! My imagination was running wild with the actions of the day !! Thank you so much for all that you do. I loved it as well as I do , many many of your videos . You sir , make it such a pleasure to listen and learn from. Great channel !! 👍👍👍

Thanks Kevin for this most informative and well presented account of Agincourt I am in Australia and there is not a lot of people here who are interested in this subject I have always been in awe of the triumph of Henry V . I also like the black prince I visited his tomb at Canterbury he was the rock star of his day by all accounts a fascinating personality if his self designed tomb and effigy are an account of his talents Kind regards Alan

This guy makes me feel like a kid again. It's such a fabulous tale, but one wonders what it was really like. Probably a lot messier.

Absolutely excellent - thankyou.

Glad to see you back Kevin.

Loving the content! Thank you

Such a great history teacher! I love all your videos!

Superb! Thank you for this wonderful, dramatic video! 🏹

Whilst I can assume it was a common thing to drive a knife through a knights visor, what a terrifying way to go.. Thinking about it, being dropped into the muddy and pooling ground, weighed down further by plate.. then a foreign voice above you, a grim filthy smile being the last thing you see, before the steel dives in. 😨 utterly horrifying.

Excellent storytelling sir, fascinating how you tell that tale. I would love to hear from you the story of the last battle of the 100 years war, the battle of castillon, kind of a reverse Agincourt, equally as fascinating and striking a tale.

This is really great content, thank you!

Excellently told 👍🏻

Brilliant and soul stirring delivery.

Riveting and crisply told. Thank you.

I see a a man proud of his country and the historical triumphs of his country. Great passion tell us this story. Thanks for sharing!

Amazing, very well done!!!

I met this man when I was only 11/12 at Chepstow for a school trip. Left a lasting impression on me

Great storytelling, kind sir. subscribed

Thank you for sharing history that deserves to be remembered

Fantastic! So glad I discovered this channel.

Brilliantly done, Mr. Hicks.

Great stuff! I love the Shakespeare at the end.

Truly captivating, all your segments!! Brilliant Historian and a wonderful Patriot of the history of England.. Well done Sir.

Another great video, it had my heart pumping man👏👍.

A very enjoyable, informative and passionate narration of an incredible battle. R.I.P. all concerned and thank you Kevin for posting

Fantastic, thank you

Have seen Kevin at Warwick Castle quite a few times, my little boys loved his displays and talks. Top bloke!

Brilliantly rendered Kevin!

Grand teller of stories that you are .Happy trails.

I wish you had been my history teacher fantastic tale

Amazing storytelling, and love your kit as well

This guy is amazing. He stayed alive from the 15th century just to tell us this wonderful story. Salute.

Excellent revision, thank you.

Wow that was a great telling of that battle!

Wow! That’s was so much better than I anticipated. Great job!

As a longbow man myself, this was an excellent telling. Spot on and cheers from Canada👍😎🏹🇨🇦

Love your videos, man.

I used to live near Warwick and we often visited the castle. I remember you telling the story of Agincourt there and I was mesmerised. History came to life in front of me…it was so moving. Thank you 😊

love it I already know the story or Agincourt but this really brought it to life for me

Well done!!

That was excellent. Thank you

This guy is an absolute legend, his enthusiasm for any subject is just remarkable haha

Oh my god how can someone be so good at telling stories? Fantastic work.