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Infantry Warfare in the Early Fourteenth Century: Discipline, Tactics, and Technology (Warfare in History) Paperback – March 19, 2000

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His detailed analysis of battles provides an important reassessment of the way in which infantry and dismounted cavalry achieved such striking successes. HISTORY This remarkable study confirms [DeVries's] emergence as one of themajor scholars of his generation. JOURNAL OF MILITARY HISTORY This study departs from the conventional view of the dominance of cavalry in medieval warfare: its objective is to establish the often decisive importance of infantry. Kelly DeVries employs evidence from first-hand accounts - a major feature of this study - to examine the role of the infantry, and the nature of infantry tactics, in nineteen battles fought in England and Europe between 1302 and 1347, in most of which it was the infantry which secured victory. The battles analysed in detail are: Courtrai Arques Mons-en-Pevele Loudon Hill Kephissos Bannockburn Boroughbridge Cassel Dupplin Moor Halidon Hill Laupen Morlaix Staveren Vottem Crecy Neville's Cross, and the infantry ambushes: Morgarten Auberoche La Roche-Derrien.

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6.14 x 0.48 x 9.21 inches
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9780851155715
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Professor DeVries has focused on an intriguing problem, and his detailed analysis of battles provides an important reassessment of the way in which infantry and dismounted cavalry achieved such striking successes. HISTORY (Michael Prestwich) This remarkable study of fourteenth-century battles confirms (DeVries's) emergence as one of the major scholars of his generation. JOURNAL OF MILITARY HISTORY A very useful contribution to our understanding of how war at the end of the middle ages came to be fought. WAR IN HISTORY A good - and, at times, an exciting - read... an enjoyable and rewarding study of infantry battle tactics. ENGLISH HISTORICAL REVIEW

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Kelly DeVries is Professor of History at Loyola College, Baltimore, USA.

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ASIN ‏ : ‎ 0851155715
Publisher ‏ : ‎ BOYE6 (March 19, 2000)
Language ‏ : ‎ English
Paperback ‏ : ‎ 224 pages
ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 9780851155715
ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-0851155715
Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 12.4 ounces
Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 6.14 x 0.48 x 9.21 inches

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Kelly Rekuta

Necessary reading for anyone interested in medieval warfare

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The work covers many influential medieval battles that witnessed the transition from mounted horseman dominating the field to infantry holding their own against them - a theme that was to persist into the next century.

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This was a very interesting book which traces the development of infantry tactics in the 14th century and the evolving discipline of infantry-centric armies. This new-found discipline, along with innovative tactics, allowed these infantry forces to defeat cavalry-heavy opponents. These tactics, which seem simplistic now, included being first to arrive at the battlefield and establishing a position on the best ground and also emplacing obstacles which would impede or canalize enemy movement. Dr. DeVries traces this tactical innovation through 14 battles, including Courtrai in 1302 and Crecy in 1346. Additionally, he includes three infantry ambushes in an appendix at the end. These ambushes are enlightening as to the rapid development of infantry operations and leadership in the 14th century. In each chapter, Dr. DeVries analyzes the primary sources, and it is this and the bibliography as well as the textual analysis, which makes this a valuable work. I recommend this book for those who think Agincourt is the end all and be all of medieval warfare.

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Bay Gibbons

Insightful Reexamination of Old Sources

Reviewed in the United States on January 17, 2002

Theodor Mommsen once remarked that what historians need is "not more documents, but sturdier shoes." This could be the motto of the author of this work, Kelly DeVries, who is obviously not afraid of getting his shoes muddy as he reexamines old ground. Here he has with obvious relish and great skill tramped over both the old sources and the actual battle sites to come up with a stunning new interpretation of the role of infantry in medieval warfare. Professor DeVries' command of the sources is impressive. His narrative powers, particularly in the chapters focusing on the individual battles, are strong and memorable. Unlike the writings of many of his professional colleagues, Professor DeVries' work is accessible to the non-specialist. This is a first rate treatment of a neglected angle of history.

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cory newton

Old school violence

Reviewed in the United States on July 13, 2008

This is a great book.
Close studies of different battles that took place a long time ago before media!

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