WAR

The Hundred Years' War History Page

Images of kings and Dukes involved.  Hostility between France and England erupted in 1337 when Edward III of England refused homage to France which sparked messy feud between England and France for 100 years.

The Hundred Years' War

Overview. Economic considerations, political ties and claims, and military considerations.  Causes, results.

The Maid of Orleans

Detailed biography of Joan of Arc. Brief background of the situation for France. Joan's voices, her inspiration and help in the fight for Orleans, her condemnation and burning as a witch, and her sainting and memory.

Medieval Sourcebook: Jean Froissart: On The Hundred Years War (1337-1453)

Translation of an original source. Excerpts from The Chronicles of Froissart describing the Battle of Crecy, the Battle of Poitiers, and the sacking of the city of Limoges.

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The Grey Company Trebuchet Page

Remarkable historic Trebuchet illustrations, specific photos and details on how to build one.  All anyone would want to know about a Trebuchet.  Formidable! 

Siege Engines

Shows how a trebuchet works, with details on the sling release. Great "scale model of a trebuchet - a medieval siege engine. The real size of these things is stunning - 30 feet high at the "shoulder" - and full size replicas are capable of hurling pianos."