Armies of Medieval Burgundy 1364-1477 (Men at Arms Series, 144) [Paperback]

Nicholas Michael (Author), Gerry Embleton (Illustrator)

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Series: Men-at-Arms | Publication Date: November 24, 1983

King John the Good of France was captured by the English at the Battle of Poitiers in 1356; his 14-year-old son Philip fought valiantly by his side until the bitter end, and as soon as he was in a position to do so, King John rewarded his son's courage and devotion by designating him Duke of Burgundy, a title that by chance had just become extinct. Philip was the first of the Valois Dukes of Burgundy and this fascinating text by Nicholas Michael examines the functioning and organization of the Burgundian armies from the beginning of his reign until the time of the last of the Valois Dukes: Charles the Bold.

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Packed with specially commissioned artwork, maps and diagrams, the Men-at-Arms series is an unrivalled illustrated reference on the history, organisation, uniforms and equipment of the world's military forces, past and present.

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• Paperback: 48 pages
• Publisher: Osprey Publishing (November 24, 1983)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0850455189
• ISBN-13: 978-0850455182
• Product Dimensions: 7.3 x 0.1 x 9.7 inches
• Shipping Weight: 5.6 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (2 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,232,529 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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5.0 out of 5 stars Armies of Medieval Burgundy, February 4, 2008

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K. Murphy "Fortune favors the Bold" (The thriving metropolis of Masury, OH) - See all my reviews

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This review is from: Armies of Medieval Burgundy 1364-1477 (Men at Arms Series, 144) (Paperback)

In the mid 14th Century, the Duchy of Burgundy was brought to an end. Shortly after, the French King Jean the Good was defeated by the English. His son Philip led further opposition to the English, and in reward is father made him the new Duke of Burgundy. This men-at-arms title overviews all aspects of the military of this Duchy, from Philip's appointment in 1364 to the fall of the Duchy under Charles the Bold in 1477.

The book is well-written and offers full coverage of the topic. Recruitment, pay, organization, food, numbers, and medical support of the Burgundian soldiers are all examined, as are the large number of mercenary contingents that served in the Army. Page 8 includes a fascinating graph with the exact numbers of every troop type in the Burgundian Army in 1417.

The reforms of Charles the Bold's Army at the end of this period are discussed in detail. An overlooked topic that recieves a lot of attention in this title is late medieval artillery. After this tactics and the experiences of the field armies are described, and then the personal arms and armor of the soldiers, particularly the crossbows and longbows of the infantry.

In my opinion, this is the best artwork that Gerry Embleton has done for Osprey. Though not an equal of Angus McBride, his plates are colorful and detailed and give a good picture of the clothing and armor of these men, along with the artillery and the flags.

In short this is a fine Osprey title on a military power of late medieval Europe, and the men that fought to protect its interests for over a hundred years.

5.0 out of 5 stars mehr davon, September 6, 2010

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Konrad Stein "El viejo lobo." (Hettstedt) - See all my reviews

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This review is from: Armies of Medieval Burgundy 1364-1477 (Men at Arms Series, 144) (Paperback)

Ich wünschte, die Osprey-Hefte hätten mehr Seiten. Die meisten von ihnen gehören zu den besten Arbeiten zur Militärgeschichte. Nicht alle, das ist nun mal so, aber doch der überwiegende Teil. Manchmal gibt es historische Ungenauigkeiten, aber es gibt selten Fehler. Dieses Heft zum Thema Burgund darf sich seiner fünf Sterne rechtens erfreuen.