What sparked the Hundred Years War? | Medieval history series [Episode 1]

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What sparked the Hundred Years War? | Medieval history series [Episode 1]

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In part one of this medieval history series about the Hundred Years War, Kevin Hicks offers a simplified insight into the squabbles and family feuds that sparked the Hundred Years War. Actually lasting 116 years, this long war with its battles, sieges and skirmishes devastated France and left England impoverished and in a state of civil war.
In his unique style, Kevin explores the key players and tries to track back to who and what triggered one of the longest wars in history.
For more in this Hundred Years War series, check out the playlist: • Hundred Years War Series
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@mickusable 2 жыл бұрын

You know how to keep an audience Kevin, love your layman way of storytelling 🏹

@thehistorysquad 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks Mick, appreciated. 👍🏻

@mickusable 2 жыл бұрын

@@thehistorysquad Credit where it’s due my man 🏹

@stephenturner757 2 жыл бұрын

Indeed! I subscribed as soon as I finished watching his telling of the Battle of Agincourt. I'm not British, my family has been here in America since we left Scotland in the mid-18th century, but even I got chills listening!

@CryptidRenfri 2 ай бұрын

I wouldn't call it a layman's way of storytelling. Just very personable and charismatic. He's not dry like many historians. Many historians aren't also great storytellers and actors.

@patwljas2497 2 жыл бұрын

I think I learned more history from this channel than in school.

@blindarchershaunhenderson3769 2 жыл бұрын

Looking forward to the next episode with baited breath, you're a natural born storyteller sir

@thehistorysquad 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks Shaun, appreciated 👍

@gunner678 2 жыл бұрын

Nicely done. I live in Aquitaine and am surrounded by the history of the 100 years war. There is a village just 5Km from my home called St Jean D'Angle (St John of the English). Fascinating period in history.

@thehistorysquad 2 жыл бұрын

I've never visited Aquitaine, though it looks a beautiful region. Yes, I absolutely love medieval history, particularly the warfare, but WW1 is also a passion. 👍🏻 Thanks for watching all these.

@gunner678 2 жыл бұрын

@@thehistorysquad that's interesting, I'm presently doing a project on the British retreat from Mons in 1914. I paint miniatures and actually smiled when you mentioned Perry's. I frequently receive packages from them. I have a load of Agincourt figures yet to paint. I'm also ex British Army (25 years).

@thehistorysquad 2 жыл бұрын

@Matthew Dobbs Hey, what were you in? I was RMP. I plan to do a WW1 series of videos at some point 👍🏻

@gunner678 2 жыл бұрын

@@thehistorysquad I was a gunner for my sins, but the last ten years I spent in staff appointments and J2. I finished in 2003. If you have an email I can send some pictures of the German 77mm artillery battery I have just finished. I am just basing the cavalry and infantry units. There's a lot to do, but it keeps me occupied. I must focus on the old contemptibles next, they are sadly lacking in troops (much like the real event) and the poor devil's are looking somewhat embattled on my wargames table. It's good to 'chat' with another soldier. My old RAF pal passed away a couple of years ago and I miss pulling up the old sandbag and swinging the lantern, so to speak. You stay safe over there!

@thehistorysquad 2 жыл бұрын

@@gunner678 I served in NI in 1979 with 25, 27 and 5 heavy and my grandfather was RA, 8th army during WW2, I have a great respect for the gunners. I'd love to see some photos; my email address is historysquad@

@DoomOfConviction 2 жыл бұрын

Your channel is pure gold, I can’t stop to watch. The times in history where so hardcore that it first makes me realize what my ancestors had to deal with and second let me realize how good my life today is.

@thehistorysquad 2 жыл бұрын

That's for sure, cheers for the comment 👍🏻

@PieterBreda 2 жыл бұрын

The weirdest part is not that William the Conqueror or in some parts of the world called the Bastard, won the battle of Hastings but the fact that they took over the island pretty quickly.

@thehistorysquad 2 жыл бұрын

Yes, it took 10 years to complete the entire conquest which really is incredible, it completely dispossessed the Saxons 👍🏻

@davidcoleman2796 Жыл бұрын

As an amateur historian I know all this stuff but you put it in a very straightforward way . Thank you . I will watch the rest of your videos .

@thehistorysquad Жыл бұрын

That's kind of you Dave thanks, enjoy the vids 👍🏻

@penneycason9269 2 ай бұрын

I had a brilliant and wonderful history teacher. 1970’s Australia. He covered more than the curriculum. Thanks be. You are just the same. Wonderful. 🇦🇺👍🏼

@thehistorysquad 2 ай бұрын

Oh wow!

@suckmysilencer747 2 жыл бұрын

I look forward to this series you’re a great story teller

@thehistorysquad 2 жыл бұрын

Glad you enjoy it! Thanks for watching.

@johntowner1893 2 жыл бұрын

Can’t wait to see this 100 years war coverage! What a huge party of English, British, and French history.

@maliandek 2 жыл бұрын

You are an excellent history teacher. Your accent, your clothing, your knowledge- brilliant!

@thehistorysquad 2 жыл бұрын

Wow, thank you!

@calebtatro6512 5 ай бұрын

You’re an excellent communicator Mr. Hicks. I look forward to watching the rest of this series. Thanks very much.

@thehistorysquad 5 ай бұрын

Thank you kindly

@GeneralGiffel 2 жыл бұрын

I recently found your channel and you are awesome. You speak in a strange way, kinda like an old wanderer who tells stories. I loved the video of the arrow in the skull of the english prince.

@thehistorysquad 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks and welcome 👍🏻

@GraemeBell9864 2 жыл бұрын

Great stuff. This is the background that Bernard Cornwell should have told us in his Grail quest series but kind of missed out.

@thehistorysquad 2 жыл бұрын

Cheers Graham. I know Bernard Cornwell, he used me for some of his research for the Grail Quest 😉

@wintero671 2 жыл бұрын

Wow, you’re an amazing storyteller! I appreciate the time and details you put into your channel. Thank you for making these videos, you’re a natural!

@thehistorysquad 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much! There'll be lots more to come 👍🏻

@p7outdoors297 2 жыл бұрын

That was honestly quite interesting. I'd never thought about how it began, but now that I do, I can't wait to learn more

@thehistorysquad 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks! If you can spread the word I’d appreciate it. It was meeting with you today 👍

@p7outdoors297 2 жыл бұрын

@@thehistorysquad I've actually already spread the word, and will continue to do so. It was awesome meeting you as well!

@wolfgangholtzclaw2637 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks Kevin taking us through a famous war that lasted a hundred years. What a Marvel... I have found the American Public cannot stomach a war beyond 4 years... Imagine a war lasting 25 times longer!!! Peace and Love, look forward to number two.

@DieNibelungenliad 2 жыл бұрын

To be fair, the Hundred Years war had long periods of low intensity conflict because of treaties ans truces

@starrcitizenalpha7847 2 жыл бұрын

Ƿes þu hal! Wow! That was over too soon. You, Sir, are an engaging teller of tales. I look forward to the next episode. Be well.

@thehistorysquad 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you very much!

@gilanbarona9814 2 жыл бұрын

I wish you were my history teacher. This is great stuff. As for Sluys, I think it is pronounced the same as sluice. I could be mistaken, but that was how a Belgian priest once pronounced it for me.

@thehistorysquad 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks Gilan, I'm gland you enjoyed the video & thanks for the help with the pronunciation, although I was filming part 2 yesterday, so my poor pronunciation may still appear 😜

@GodTierComments Жыл бұрын

Yeah it's important we know how to pronounce Sluys. I'd hate to live in a world where John of Gaunt wasn't born in Gaunt and pronounced Gaunt.

@Nathanielofbritanniae 2 жыл бұрын

Living in Portsmouth. Its really interesting to know that the french burnt the Solent down. I know theres a bit of history down here with Titchfeild abbey and Porchester Castle but i learnt something i Never knew today so thank you ❤️

@bradhuygens 2 жыл бұрын

Such an interesting century of the medieval era. Barbara Tuchman’s A Distant mirror the Calamitious 14th century is such a good book on it

@thehistorysquad 2 жыл бұрын

👍🏻 Thanks for watching.

@Tolabay 2 жыл бұрын

Fantastic videos sir! I remember watching your older videos years ago. Most of them were recorded by spectators at the warwick castle. Glad to see you back. I missed the combination of humour and expertise. Greetings from Turkey!

@thehistorysquad 2 жыл бұрын

That is awesome! Tesekkur ederim & keep watching 👍🏻

@nicholisredfern7463 2 жыл бұрын

Excellent presentation I always enjoy hearing History I've never been taught, Thank-you

@thehistorysquad 2 жыл бұрын

You're welcome! Thanks for listening 👍🏻

@jorge.000 2 жыл бұрын

this is indeed THE History Channel

@thehistorysquad 2 жыл бұрын

Wow, that's kind, thanks Jorge 👍🏻

@hadrianwall9157 Жыл бұрын

Please pardon my crude American English, but, that was kick-ass. Detailed, yet not over-done. Being from American, we, obviously don't have monarchies but they do fascinate me and provide centuries of fantastic documentaries, stories, and accounts.

@thehistorysquad Жыл бұрын

Cheers! I hope you go onto enjoy the 100 years war series & my models 😜

@hadrianwall9157 Жыл бұрын

@@thehistorysquad I think I'm on 8 or 9 and your models are top-notch Mr Hicks 👍

@thehistorysquad Жыл бұрын

@@hadrianwall9157 Excellent, thanks.

@Celtopia 5 ай бұрын

Thank you Kevin,.....

@green49285 2 жыл бұрын

So glad I found your channel. More, more!

@thehistorysquad 2 жыл бұрын

Yes, more to come! 👍🏻

@moptopbaku6022 2 жыл бұрын

Well done, Kevin. Another really interesting video that you present so well. Can't wait for the next one.

@thehistorysquad 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks so much 👍🏻 Parts 2 & 3 are available now and I'm just making some models for the Battle of Crecy which will be parts 4/5.

@robertcarvell8228 Жыл бұрын

OMG I’ve learned more about historical events in the last week than I did at school……you make it a lot more interesting than teachers in schools with books KUDOS !! Keep the videos coming 👌

@thehistorysquad Жыл бұрын

Glad you like them Robert, thanks!

@NDW76 2 жыл бұрын

You are an excellent story teller. I can see that there were some editing breaks. If this is because you tell a more detailed story, I would love to listen to you tell it. I'm sure many others would also. Thanks for a great story and an entertaining way of learning

@thehistorysquad 2 жыл бұрын

Hi Nathan thanks for your comment. The reason for the breaks is that the films are all ad-libbed, I don't follow a script, I just have some crib notes to try and keep me on track. 👍🏻 There is more to this story that follows in part 2 (in the playlist)

@Nyx_Room Жыл бұрын

I literally couldn't find this Man's videos! I spent 1 hour looking 😂 his story telling is so great! Worth looking through my search history. Underrated for sure. The algorithm isnt kind to this channel ...

@thehistorysquad Жыл бұрын

Thanks Nyx, the Algorithm unfortunately is somewhat of a mystery, but hey, glad you found us at last. 👍🏻

@MegaSuperpotter 2 жыл бұрын

Brilliant! great roundup Kevin.

@justinweckler1 2 жыл бұрын

I also enjoy the way you conduct your videos. None of the computer graphics like every other KZfaq video. It keeps me very entertained and educated at the same time. Thank you for your hard work and dedication!

@thehistorysquad 2 жыл бұрын

You're welcome and thank you too 👍🏻

@dirkdanschutter8876 2 жыл бұрын

Hello, since you ask how "Sluys" is pronounced, I am a Flemish, my roots being in Zelzate (a Belgian frontier town and which is close to Sluis, a Netherlands or Zeeland border town). Sluys is now written Sluis: you should pronounce the ui (or uy if you prefer) like the vowel in "bird", hurt" or "nerd". It is not entirely that sound, but it is close. It is not at all pronounced like you pronounce it (Slouizz like in "Louis"zz): a Dutch needs to read it then to understand it (LOL). Thanks by the way for the lectures, enjoy them very much. Sincerely, Dirk.

@thehistorysquad 2 жыл бұрын

Haha, thanks so much Dirk 😃, if I mention Sluis/ys again, I'll be sure to try and pronounce it better. So would that be Slurs perhaps?

@robinclaes4109 2 жыл бұрын

Yeah this is quite right

@anastasialudwika 5 ай бұрын

What an excellent storytelling!!! So interesting!!!❤

@outtheresomewhere1 5 ай бұрын

Love it! I'm supposed to be writing my dissertation on this topic and you've explained it much better than the books can! :D

@thehistorysquad 5 ай бұрын

Excellent I'm so glad, thanks 👍🏻

@la_old_salt2241 Жыл бұрын

Noooooooo, I wanted it to keep going! 😄 Looking forward to part 2 Kevin.

@thehistorysquad Жыл бұрын

😂

@aaronlea9559 2 жыл бұрын

Bell dinged! Thanks for a great channel!!

@thehistorysquad 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks very much Aaron, appreciate it 👍🏻

@magnuslauglo5356 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you for the explanation. This was as straightforward as I imagine it can be explained.

@thehistorysquad 2 жыл бұрын

You're welcome! That's exactly what I was aiming for. It's so easy for people to get bogged down into the detail and minutiae. Thanks so much for watching 👍🏻

@thomaszaccone3960 2 жыл бұрын

Awesome. Did not know a lot of this. Like the way Edward III paid "homage' to the French.🙂🙂🙂

@thehistorysquad 2 жыл бұрын

For sure 😉

@southhams 2 жыл бұрын

"Bloody" brilliant 10/10

@thehistorysquad 2 жыл бұрын

Wow, thanks 👍🏻

@mamelucoderribado 2 жыл бұрын

truly patrician content

@cmhughes8057 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you for sharing, it is good to know exactly how the hundred years war started, I knew that England had a claim to France but this cleared a lot up for me on how much and such.

@thehistorysquad 2 жыл бұрын

You're welcome, glad it helped 👍🏻

@RTBurke 2 жыл бұрын

Love this channel. I’m impressed that you have all the right gear for each era that you explain. 👍🇨🇦

@thehistorysquad 2 жыл бұрын

I do try wherever I can 👍🏻

@PeterOConnell-pq6io 4 ай бұрын

As a recent convert to your series, still catching up. King of England-Duke of Normany fealty to the French King identity crisis notwithstanting, I wonder how much the medieval tabliods would have salivated over reporting the scandal about one of the richest brides in the world dumping the King of France in order to marry the King of Engla

@thehistorysquad 4 ай бұрын

Yeah nice one 👍🏻

@nor0845 2 жыл бұрын

Good video. I look forward to the next episode. Thanks for posting.

@thehistorysquad 2 жыл бұрын

You bet. Thanks for watching.

@carolineleiden 2 жыл бұрын

Now this is History Storytelling.

@thehistorysquad 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks!

@leoroverman4541 2 жыл бұрын

Very good. But perhaps the point should be made was that France was not the France we know today, it didn't really become that until Mary I lost Calais.

@anthony99900 Жыл бұрын

Kevin this is fantastic, really love your content

@thehistorysquad Жыл бұрын

Thanks very much 👍🏻

@alexszeliga4761 2 жыл бұрын

New favourite history channel!

@thehistorysquad 2 жыл бұрын

That's great to hear Alex, thanks and welcome aboard 👍🏻

@raphaelconte7267 2 жыл бұрын

Hello, I would recommend you the book “les rois maudits” (in english, literally, the accursed kings) from the author Maurice Druon, it’s mainly centered on the french side but it’s really interesting to read, it’s a little bit like Ken Follet’s style greetings from France

@thehistorysquad 2 жыл бұрын

👍🏻 great, thanks for the recommendation

@keithwalmsley1830 Ай бұрын

Hi Kevin, I'm new to your channel and am starting on an odyssey of all your Hundred Years War videos which is one of my favourite periods in history, and I have to say I can't think of anyone better to go on this journey with!!! 😀✌

@thehistorysquad Ай бұрын

Thanks Keith! Welcome

@duarte2310 4 ай бұрын

Voy a comenzar a ver esta serie. gracias por los datos de los comandantes del Rey Enrique V. saludos

@trace3394 Жыл бұрын

Favorite history man

@charlyvanbuuren2947 2 жыл бұрын

You are a great story teller sir! Thank you!

@thehistorysquad 2 жыл бұрын

So nice of you Charly, thanks for listening

@christopherschiefer4026 Жыл бұрын

Love your stories. So much better than making edited graphical videos.

@thehistorysquad Жыл бұрын

Glad you think so! Cheers 👍🏻

@petehall889 2 жыл бұрын

A nice clear account of the build up to the Hundred Years War, Kevin. I think your portraits were a brilliant way of showing us who the key players were.. Gosh, I have a lot of catching up to do with your splendid selection of films, but every one is packed with information and well worth viewing. Learning should be enjoyable and you provide the facts and time lines so expressively. We'll done sir!

@thehistorysquad 2 жыл бұрын

Ah, cheers Pete!! As ever, thanks for watching 👍🏻 I'm going to be shooting another in this series tomorrow. The battle of Moraix.

@karlbeaulieu7624 Жыл бұрын

Love your videos.

@thehistorysquad Жыл бұрын

Hi Karl, thanks so much for your SUPER, that's so kind of you. I'm very glad you're enjoying the videos and hope you continue to do so. Best, Kevin 👍🏻

@mmcleod8148 Жыл бұрын

I’d love to see you and Jason Kingsley do a joint lesson…you and your bow and Kingsley as a knight explaining how the two types of warriors fought together.

@alittlehouseinlancashire6347 2 жыл бұрын

Very interesting. Thank you for reminding me of the history lessons that I had at school but have sadly forgotten. You are far more interesting than Mr. Williams, my history teacher on this subject ever was. And thank you also for not having an unnecessary and distracting background music track. Please don't succumb to that, just your fine voice is enough, it's perfect.

@thehistorysquad 2 жыл бұрын

Hahaha, no - no music planned 😜

@alittlehouseinlancashire6347 2 жыл бұрын

@@thehistorysquad Thank you! You have a dedicated follower, working through your back catalogue. Great work, keep it up.

@deniswilliams2212 Жыл бұрын

Proving that you don’t need fancy animation and graphics just a narrator who knows what there talking about 🎉

@thehistorysquad Жыл бұрын

Cheers Denis 👍🏻 in my book simple is best

@deniswilliams2212 Жыл бұрын

I’m a chef and that’s a credo

@Pinklady7529 2 жыл бұрын

This is AWESOME!!! 👍👍👍

@gregorypym8972 2 жыл бұрын

Really interesting. You bring the histroy alive. 😃

@kevdimo6459 Жыл бұрын

Looking forward to more in the series as usual Kev. You do have a way with storytelling!

@thehistorysquad Жыл бұрын

Thanks a ton! Just editing episode 12 ready for Friday 👍🏻

@Gogetalou Жыл бұрын

If i had this kinda video in school history would have been awesome. Clear and precise information..not boring at all... love the channel..so thank you 👍🏽

@thehistorysquad Жыл бұрын

Wow, thank you too 👍🏻

@jeremydarkeag1e85 Жыл бұрын

I'm new to your content and loving it...looking forward to binging out on this series...thanks 👍 🍻

@thehistorysquad Жыл бұрын

Hi Jeremy, thanks and welcome to the channel 👍🏻

@mattiacastrignano6261 2 жыл бұрын

Hi Kevin, thank you from Italy for your amazing videos! I don’t comment frequently on videos, but I wanted to say to you how much I appreciate your work! Have a nice day

@thehistorysquad 2 жыл бұрын

Hi Mattia, thank you very much. I'm glad you like the content. My wife and I love Italy, such a beautiful country, we've visited several times 👍🏻

@wsoutdoors8046 2 жыл бұрын

Love the history hour great country England and like hearing the story’s about the battles thank you English history is the best

@thehistorysquad 2 жыл бұрын

It sure is.

@rikijett310 2 жыл бұрын

Excellent!!!! 👍👍

@philslaton7302 2 жыл бұрын

Great history lesson. Thanks, Kevin.

@thehistorysquad 2 жыл бұрын

Glad you enjoyed it 👍🏻

@peterrussell9231 Жыл бұрын

Thank you

@ArcAudios77 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks passed Mr Hicks, excellent storytelling as usual. Appreciated. Am back to 'Part 1' for a proper lesson after 'Part 9' the other day ;) Regards

@thehistorysquad 2 жыл бұрын

Enjoy!! I had fun making them

@soma4u289 2 жыл бұрын

Touchy lot. Nothing like a close family to keep you busy in life. What if ? That was a good one.

@thehistorysquad 2 жыл бұрын

Indeed. Thanks for watching 👍🏻

@mikebrough3434 2 жыл бұрын

Excellent info, excellent presentation. Sign me up.

@thehistorysquad 2 жыл бұрын

You're in! Cheers Mike.

@michaelpage4199 2 жыл бұрын

Great bit of history. Thanks again for doing these

@thehistorysquad 2 жыл бұрын

My pleasure!

@borromine Жыл бұрын

Still brilliant!!

@Jaakmir 2 жыл бұрын

Love you videos i really like the medieval period and not just the fights and the weapons medieval life in general is very intresting will you be doing videos on the scottish wars of independence, as a lot of people watch and i hate to say this Braveheart and think they know all about it keep up the good work stay safe and keep your bow strings dry

@thehistorysquad 2 жыл бұрын

LOL, thanks Scott! I plan to do a piece on Neville's Cross for this Hundred Years War series, but the Scottish Wars of Independence is a great topic and one I'll definitely consider covering further down the line. 👍🏻

@Jaakmir 2 жыл бұрын

@@thehistorysquad funny you mention nevills cross ive just finished the second book in bernard cornwells grail series vagabond which featured this battle we (scots) under david The second had the english outnumberd the english i think it was nearly 2 to 1 lost the battle and had our king captured if i remember right

@janbaltes2863 2 жыл бұрын

Amazing :)

@thehistorysquad 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks, kind of helps put things in order eh?

@stephensmitherman5243 2 жыл бұрын

Great exposition .

@thehistorysquad 2 жыл бұрын

Cheers!

@daveg7516 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you Kevin the bowman ! The first video I seen of yours was about a week ago about Henry the V arrow to the face ! You have a real talent for story telling (and I should know I’m Welsh 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿😂👌🏼) I cant wait for more content thank you and the team ! 😊 also do you still do shows ? Would love to visit 😊

@thehistorysquad 2 жыл бұрын

Wow, thanks Dave. I live in Canada now and rarely do shows in public (thanks to COVID), but who knows in the future.......for now though I'm enjoying delivering these little snippets of history through KZfaq. Where in Wales are you from? My wife is Welsh 👍🏻

@daveg7516 2 жыл бұрын

@@thehistorysquad I live in a small valley called bleangarw in South Wales 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿 and work as a local butcher in porthcawl 😊 shame I couldn’t come see you when I was younger but none the less I am very great full for the work your putting in on KZfaq! 😊👍 I also hope you and your wife are well ☺️ iechyd da iddo chi 😊👍

@thehistorysquad 2 жыл бұрын

@@daveg7516 LOL, thank you. She remembers many a happy holiday at Porthcawl 👍

@daveg7516 2 жыл бұрын

@@thehistorysquad well if you ever find your self back this way there’s a steak 🥩 on the house for both of you 😊👍

@thehistorysquad 2 жыл бұрын

@@daveg7516 Cheers buddy 👍

@whoozworldizthis4221 2 жыл бұрын

I love your channel your voice is kind if creepy and scary perfect for these stories :):)

@laurentdevaux5617 Жыл бұрын

Very interesting as usual. I discovered Kevin Hicks' channel by accident (well, may be better to say by chance) and since love to watch it. May I say too that, though I'm French, I also love his so typical accent which is, in my opinion, the salt of these episodes ? Anyway, Kevin spoke here about Robert of Artois, he could make a whole episode about that fascinating guy who had a very important role in the beginning of the Hundred Years' War

@aaron4832 2 жыл бұрын

I know I'm late to the party, but it may be worth putting the hundred years war series into a playlist for youtube. As you continue to make content they may get quite buried beneath all the other videos. Otherwise, great content. I am glad there are channels like yours around.

@thehistorysquad 2 жыл бұрын

Cheers Aaron, there is a playlist 👍🏻 kzfaq.info/sun/PLZ5bkawra-DiRDbgOwOQAOcrWp6uP-uLz

@phi9635 7 ай бұрын

Great stuff! Side note: This video is second to last on the Hundred Years War Series Playlist on your channel. The playlist starts on episode 2.

@thehistorysquad 7 ай бұрын

Oh thanks for that, I'll get Julie to take a look and shuffle them around 👍🏻

@beltran856 2 жыл бұрын

Nice video, you explain history clear and dinamic

@thehistorysquad 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you 👍🏻

@nomartortosa6489 2 жыл бұрын

Very riveting! You can certainly tell a story! Liked and subscribed!!

@thehistorysquad 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much! There's lots more history coming down the line 👍

@GlucoseAddict 2 жыл бұрын

Great video. I've always been interested in The Hundred Years Wars but never quite got round to looking into how it started.

@thehistorysquad 2 жыл бұрын

Glad you enjoyed it! 👍🏻

@bold810 6 ай бұрын

Eleanor of Aquitane was a truly legendary Beauty. Oh, she took no guff, but she did take names. 🎉

@videhsingh396 2 жыл бұрын

Sir you are amazing

@thehistorysquad 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you & thanks for watching 👍🏻

@TudorSmith 2 жыл бұрын

Hi Kevin. I just found your channel today. I've subscribed and now preparing myself for some binge-watching!

@thehistorysquad 2 жыл бұрын

Hey, great to hear it & welcome aboard. I hope you enjoy 👍🏻

@jasonward6723 Жыл бұрын

new sub to the channel love your stuff totally addicted love the history keep up the great work mate take care

@thehistorysquad Жыл бұрын

Thanks Jason, welcome to the channel & thanks for your sub. Appreciate it 👍🏻

@jasonward6723 Жыл бұрын

@@thehistorysquad np probs nice to see more midlands folk on youtube

@paulredinger5830 2 жыл бұрын

Love how you tell your tales, and the passion you have for history! Well done brother! Not bad for a Brit! 😂 love from America brother!!!!!!

@thehistorysquad 2 жыл бұрын

Cheers Paul 👍🏻

@teambridgebsc691 2 жыл бұрын

Love a good story. Thankyou.

@thehistorysquad 2 жыл бұрын

My pleasure, thanks for watching 😉

@peterpenberthy2918 2 жыл бұрын

Coincidence! I'm self isolating with covid and have started rereading Daniel Halls Kemp The road to Crecy.

@thehistorysquad 2 жыл бұрын

Hey Peter, not sure I've read that one, but I'll be releasing the Crecy Campaign as part of this series over the next few weeks. Stay safe & well 👍🏻

@Imbiis Жыл бұрын

Hey Kevin, just stumbled on this channel, incredible stuff. Could you add this video to the hundred years war playlist?

@thehistorysquad Жыл бұрын

Hi Tim, welcome to the channel! I must have missed that, but have just added it to the playlist, thanks for the heads up. 👍🏻

@karenturcola4524 7 ай бұрын

Pretty good.

@mftepera 2 жыл бұрын

Just found your channel. Wanting to learn more about this fascinating war. They don’t teach us about it here in the USA.

@thehistorysquad 2 жыл бұрын

I'm glad you found us too, thanks for watching! I'm working on part 3 as we speak and hope to have it online by the weekend 👍🏻

@emmaschauer5409 2 жыл бұрын

@@thehistorysquad I'm looking forward to it as well! There is so much history we aren't taught in America. I never heard of the Hundred Years War until I was an adult. Now that I am homeschooling my daughter, there is so much I'm learning right along with her!

@Gogetalou Жыл бұрын

Ever wonder why most staircases in medieval castles were built to be extremely narrow and spiraling in a clockwise direction? Since medieval castles were built mainly as fortifications, staircases were designed to make it extremely difficult for enemy combatants to fight their way up. Since most soldiers were right-handed, they would need to round each curve of the inner wall before attempting to strike, inevitably exposing themselves in the process. The clockwise spiral staircase also allowed the defenders to use the inner wall as a partial shield and easily allow them to swing their weapon without being hindered by the curvature of the outer wall. The stairs were also intentionally poorly lit and built to be uneven, making it even more difficult for the attackers to gain any sort of balance or momentum during their fight up to capture the castle.

@thehistorysquad Жыл бұрын

Great comment 👍🏻

@firewaterforgeofarizona4304 2 жыл бұрын

Good stuff!

@thehistorysquad 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the visit, glad you enjoyed it 👍🏻

@MegaSuperpotter 2 жыл бұрын

Will you do a piece abbot the Cheshire Archers please Kevin as I see you are waring their colours and Richards white hart badge.

@thehistorysquad 2 жыл бұрын

Oooh, well spotted - you've uncovered a secret. As part of my ancestry of a Staffordshire lad, my Staffordshire family went right through Staffs into Cheshire and it's always a quiet, proud part of my own history. I will for sure cover the Cheshire archers whenever I can, especially when I do the Battle of Shrewsbury, but I won't mention oatcakes 😜