The Battle of Crécy, 1346 - Paperback

by Andrew Ayton (Author), Sir Philip Preston (Author), Christophe Piel (Contribution by)

In addition to assessing the significance of Crécy, this book offers new interpretations of both the battle itself and the campaign that preceded it. It includes the latest research on the composition and organisation of the English and French armies, a penetrating analysis of the narrative sources and a revealing re-appraisal of the battlefield. It concludes with a fresh look at the role of the archer in Edward III's victory.