![This painting by Graham Turner depicts Sir John Hawkwood pulling the Veronese standard bearer Francesco Visconti from his saddle during the 1387 Battle of Castagnaro. Following closely are Hawkwood’s own standard bearer and one of his captains, John Coe.](https://warfarehistorynetwork.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/02/M-Spr23-Soldiers-1-760x512.jpg)
Mercenaries
English Mercenary Captain John Hawkwood
By William E. WelshLong columns of heavily armed soldiers streamed southeast along the left bank of the Adige River in the Veneto region of northern Italy on March 11, 1387. Read more
Mercenaries
Long columns of heavily armed soldiers streamed southeast along the left bank of the Adige River in the Veneto region of northern Italy on March 11, 1387. Read more