The Day England Crushed French Chivalry: Agincourt & The Longbow | The Aftermath

Описание: The 116-Year War That Created England and France (The Hundred Years' War)

Imagine a war that lasted for over a century, dethroned kings, and saw a teenage peasant girl lead armies to victory. This wasn't just a fight for land—it was the Hundred Years' War, the conflict that forged the identities of England and France.

In this episode of The Aftermath, we dive into the medieval showdown that changed warfare forever.

From the deadly efficiency of the English Longbow at Agincourt to the miraculous rise of Joan of Arc, we explore how this brutal struggle ended the age of knights and gave birth to modern nationalism.

Key chapters in this history:

The Spark: A succession crisis and the fight for the French throne.

The Weapon: How the English Longbow destroyed the French nobility.

The Plague: How the Black Death paused the war but couldn't stop it.

The Miracle: The impossible rise and tragic fall of Joan of Arc.

The Legacy: How 116 years of war created two distinct nations.

👇 Timestamps:
00:00 - The 116-Year War: Myths vs Reality
01:40 - The Cause: A Family Feud for the Crown
02:55 - The Game Changer: The English Longbow (Battle of Crécy)
03:48 - The Black Death & The Pause
04:10 - Henry V & The Battle of Agincourt
05:30 - The Savior: Joan of Arc
07:00 - The Aftermath: The Birth of Nationalism

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