King Henry VI
Castillon: Last Battle of the Hundred Years’ War
By William E. WelshEngland’s long downward slide to defeat in the Hundred Years’ War began with the failed siege of Orleans in 1428. Read more
King Henry VI
The War of the Roses: A Red Storm Rising
By William E. WelshIndolent, weak-willed, and prone to periodic fits of madness, King Henry VI had let England slide downhill since coming of age in 1437. Read more
King Henry VI
The Battle-Ax
By William McPeakThe shafted ax has been around since 6000 bc, in both peaceful and warlike uses. The so-called battle-ax cultures (3200 to 1800 bc) extended over much of northern Europe from the late Stone Age through the early Bronze Age. Read more
King Henry VI
Battle of Barnet: Death of a Kingmaker
By William E. WelshRichard Neville, 16th Earl of Warwick, was troubled by reports he was receiving in March 1471 that an invasion by King Edward IV was imminent. Read more
King Henry VI
Margaret of Anjou, the Fighting Queen
By William WelshThe life of Margaret of Anjou was not that of a meek noblewoman content with the companionship of her ladies in waiting. Read more
King Henry VI
Jean Bureau, Master Gunner of France at Castillon
by William E. WelshNo single Frenchman was more responsible for the rapid victories in Normandy and Gascony that drove the English once and for all from France than Jean Bureau. Read more
