Why France's Strongest Army Got Destroyed on This Hill In One Day

Описание: In 1328 AD, on a rugged hill in Flanders, one of the most shocking battles of medieval Europe unfolded. At Mount Kassel, a force of roughly 16,000 Flemish militia—made up of townsmen, craftsmen, and guild fighters—stood against a massive royal French army of over 30,000 professional soldiers led by King Philip VI of France.

By every rule of medieval warfare, the outcome should have been inevitable. Heavy cavalry, armored knights, and royal infantry were expected to crush an untrained militia in open combat. Instead, terrain, discipline, and brutal close-quarters fighting turned Mount Kassel into a disaster for France.

This documentary breaks down how the Flemish used terrain, formation, and timing to neutralize cavalry charges, exhaust elite knights, and trigger a full royal collapse. It explores the political causes of the Flemish rebellion, the confidence of the French command, and the moment when numerical superiority stopped mattering.

The Battle of Mount Kassel shattered the myth that noble armies were unbeatable and sent shockwaves across medieval Europe. Kings took notice. Militias gained confidence. And warfare itself began to change.

This is the story of how a citizen army crushed a king’s force, rewritten with cinematic detail, tactical clarity, and brutal historical realism.

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