Crecy Flashcards
(9 cards)
1
Q
Date
A
26 August 1346
2
Q
Which kings
A
Philip VI VS Edward III
3
Q
Makeup of english army
A
Total: 15,000 men Men at arms: 2,500 Longbowmen: 7,000 Housecarls: 3,250 Spearmen: 2,500
4
Q
Makeup of french army
A
Total: 100,000 men
Men at arms: 12,000
Crossbowmen: 6,000
Infantry: 60,000
5
Q
Which flag is raised, by who and what does it mean
A
French
Oriflamme
Fight to the death
6
Q
What was the weather like
A
Rainstorm before
7
Q
Who did what in the weather
A
Archers destrung bows
8
Q
How did the battle progress
A
Crosbowmen forgot their pavisses and were easily killed. The French started killing their own men.
9
Q
Points to include in essay
A
Weather
Positioning
Training
Bravery
Killing of own men
