The Bloody Medieval Invasion of France | Battle of Crecy 1346

On 12th July 1346, a huge English invasion fleet landed on the shores of Normandy. The King of England was here to claim the throne of France for himself.
Historian Dan Jones sets out on a journey across Northern France, following in the footsteps of Edward III and his English army on their Crécy Campaign - one of the earliest and bloodiest raids of the Hundred Years' War.
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[@gregedmand9939]

Before you begin to feel outrage over the English conducting this kind of warfare in the 100 years war, remember this was standard operating conduct by European armies in this time. Those who were so shocked by Edward's army conduct, had a completely different view of their own French military conduct on campaign. There were few conflicts that were black and white, good vs evil wars like we pretend only exist today. These were Game of Thrones wars... Minus the dragons and the White Walker's. With the poor townsfolk and farmers caught in the middle.

[@xdizzy12]

Earlier this year we, a group of friends, did a tour of these battle locations, including the alternative sites. Great to get some more details and information about the proposed alternative site of Crecy.

[@paulm3033]

Let's not forget that the doctrine of chivalry didnt extend to the common soldiers and the french nobiilty who made up the bulk of the french army ,were particularly contemptible of the english and welsh archers, and would have shown them no mercy whatsoever, its sometimes easy and tempting for the vanquished to claim unfairness .

[@arg1051]

Never would have looked at this guy on the beach and expected to hear him say, "I've always been fascinated by Edward III's 1346 campaign."

[@jonathanboyle6548]

The whole documentary (23 mins in) appears to demonise the English. Remember Edward Third was a PLANTAGENET. A French duke. That is why the French army was in Aquitaine - Edward was Duke of Aquitaine. Besides, the French used the same tactics. Also remember how the French treated their own subjects at Soissons, also during the 100 years war, before Henry 5th defeated the French at Azincourt to become king of BOTH England and France (unfortunately, he died before ascending the throne).

[@mmtelz]

How is this content FREE?!?! Amazing ❤❤❤

[@brettcurtis5710]

Another great effort from Dan Jones! Love both his and the other Dan (Snow) programmes - my go-to on a rainy day (or any day)!

[@PTAVGG]

Those lands and subjects rightfully belongs to King Edward III, imagine your tenants who lived off your lands but decided to open the gate to your enemy instead of you, they are traitors. English were as usual being the faithful subject to their French overlord despite previous genocide.

[@laurag7295]

The long bow archers certainly made a difference

[@paulm3033]

The sack of Caen was horrible but the french would have done the same if the roles had been reversed and they did in fact do just that but on a much larger and longer scale when William the Conqueror laid waste to vast tracts of land between 1069/70 in what has become known as the harrying of the North .

[@MythicTales993]

I've never heard this story told so vividly before. Thank you for bringing it to life!

[@FreddytheRed]

Amazing documentary. Love Dan Jones, absolute baller when it comes to medieval history. I'm starting a History degree next year, it's my dream to be able to do something like this as a career. Thanks for the content HistoryHit.

[@patrickbaumgardner2765]

War is brutal, but war with swords, spears, and arrows is freaking insane! Imagine being there, absolutely devastating carnage!

[@dperson9212]

Essex Dogs is as good a book that I've read about that era, its superb. The follow up was excellent too. Looking forward to the 3rd installment.

[@paulmilsommusic]

Does Dan Jones make the best medieval vids or what! Thats a rhetorical question...he does. Thoroughly enjoyable Dan. Thank you. From your friend paul

[@robertthomas1717]

Very interesting, I learned a lot. Thanks

[@abasudoh7459]

I'm currently reading Essex Dogs

[@DJHalfbarr]

Damn, going to have to pick up the Thomas of Hookton books by Bernard Cornwell again...

[@jeffreymanestar5319]

Outstanding documentary, so interesting. Thank u

[@ellie698]

One of my favourite poems is set in the battle of Crecy.