The French brought all this upon, themselves. If they hadn't threatened to seize Edward's few remaining possessions in France, and connived with the Scots to invade England via Scotland, Edward would never have tried to gain bases in France in the first place. He'd never have thought it worth the risk, and the Parliament and the barons wouldn't have voted him the money for an otherwise pointless and risky venture. Edward and the English only did so, in order to ensure that the French didn't have a free hand to cross the chanel and invade England whenever they liked. The most hilarious of the many hilarious events in this fiasco were the disastrous attempt by France to retake Calais, the French guy who went to discuss the French Order of the Star having his castle grabbed by the English when he was away, and 'Charles the Bad's activities. Incidentally 'Charles the Bad' did look exactly like Mr Burns of the Simpsons, and (ironically) was accidentally burned alive in 1387.
That explains the Battle of Dupplin Moor. A pre-emptive strike to prevent Scottish aid reaching France for Crecy 4 years later. As a bonus testing the tactics used by the English at Crecy and triggering the Second War of Scottish Independence which finally ended in 1357.
60% of Europe populace dies. The hundred years' War is incredibly grim increasing the misery of the ordinary people. I'd like to send you back there for just one year.
I'm addicted to this podcast.
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Hearing Tom say “for the bants” would, alone, be reason enough to watch this episode. The fact that it’s brilliant in every other way is just a bonus.
Another quality podcast. Bravo
Wonderful. Never been so entertained learning history. Thanks, gentlemen.
Great series!
This is excellent!
Just love the giggling
we needed edward iii in charge a few years ago.....
Charles The Bad is Waldeu Frey!
Awesome podcast magnifico!!!
Charles is not bad - he's just drawn that way
Got ecstatic
I’m listening to you pair of Morris dancin Saxon trumpets again. Some political union this is we live in. Pair o steamers!
The French in Limousin don't speak fondly of the Black Prince
The French brought all this upon, themselves.
If they hadn't threatened to seize Edward's few remaining possessions in France, and connived with the Scots to invade England via Scotland, Edward would never have tried to gain bases in France in the first place. He'd never have thought it worth the risk, and the Parliament and the barons wouldn't have voted him the money for an otherwise pointless and risky venture.
Edward and the English only did so, in order to ensure that the French didn't have a free hand to cross the chanel and invade England whenever they liked.
The most hilarious of the many hilarious events in this fiasco were the disastrous attempt by France to retake Calais, the French guy who went to discuss the French Order of the Star having his castle grabbed by the English when he was away, and 'Charles the Bad's activities.
Incidentally 'Charles the Bad' did look exactly like Mr Burns of the Simpsons, and (ironically) was accidentally burned alive in 1387.
That explains the Battle of Dupplin Moor. A pre-emptive strike to prevent Scottish aid reaching France for Crecy 4 years later. As a bonus testing the tactics used by the English at Crecy and triggering the Second War of Scottish Independence which finally ended in 1357.
Edward III would have been proud of Henry IV.
60% of Europe populace dies. The hundred years' War is incredibly grim increasing the misery of the ordinary people. I'd like to send you back there for just one year.
Arthur Conan Doyle, the white company.
We're only making plans for Nigel ...
Never seen The Simpsons! I've lost all respect for you now
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'Black Princes Lives Matter'
The Prince of Colour .... surely.
No
No. I think the colour related to his clothes. He thought black made him look slimmer.
@johnboy Not even in jest, johnboy.
Why .. why do you all do this for no reason .
Yes, he was green, like the witch of Oz.