The Truth About French Knights: Were They Knights At All?

Описание: The Truth About French Knights in the Hundred Years' War

Were the French knights truly the elite warriors we imagine? Or were they simply fodder for the longbowmen? In this episode of The Warfighter Archives, we break down the myths surrounding the French man-at-arms—looking past the armor to understand who these soldiers really were, how they fought, and how they adapted.

From brigandine vs. plate armor, to tactical blunders, battlefield evolution, and the eventual French resurgence at Castillon, we explore it all through the lens of a modern combat veteran.
0:00 Introduction
0:58 Knights vs. Men-At-Arms
3:00 Brigandine vs. Plate
4:36 Why Weear a Brigandine?
5:03 Cost Of Armor
6:29 Comfort Factor
8:37 Could You Afford Plate Armor?
10:36 Horse Armor
12:49 How Were French Armies Raised?
14:46 Tactics
17:10 Evolution and Victory

🔍 Topics Covered:

Why most “knights” weren’t knights

What armor French men-at-arms really wore

The reality of battlefield comfort and mobility

The failures at Crecy, Poitiers, and Agincourt

French tactical evolution and use of artillery

🎖️ This is not your typical medieval documentary—this is military history seen through the eyes of someone who’s been there.
If you're ready to challenge Hollywood myths and dive deep into real battlefield logic, this one’s for you.

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📚 Sources & References:

David Nicolle, French Armies of the Hundred Years’ War

Alan Williams, The Knight and the Blast Furnace

Todd’s Workshop armor penetration testing

Shout! Factory, LLC, ITV_plc "Henrique V"

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