The Siege of Calais 1346 | Hundred Years War [Episode 6]

In this, the sixth episode of the Hundred Years War series, the Siege of Calais, we’ll discover why Edward III decided to lay siege to Calais and how he achieved it with no significant siege engines……subterfuge & spying is rife in this fascinating story.

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[mcgoose]

constructing an entire town with a market integrated into hostile territory *during a siege* is the most amazing thing I've ever heard about

[LeadingPaws]

Hey Kevin! I know you read your comments and I’m so glad that you do because I have something good for you. A few years ago before my dog retired, I was working as an explosive detection k9 handler at the Metropolitan Museum of Art in NYC. Last night I watched your video and at 15:53 your description flooded my brain with memory and then this morning I started searching and found what I was looking for! This massive piece of artwork by Auguste Rodin of the events you’re talking about at 15:53 is called “The Burghers of Calais”.

[BUZZKILLJRJR]

Crazy little plit twist at the end sounds like a movie !

[charlescorris]

That was one great king. I also like the way you use an arrow as a pointer.

[jonrettich-ffgj]

You articulate the sophistication of that time brilliantly. Each of your presentations gives an accurate context for what these historical names really represent. Thank you as ever

[lucdrouin]

I have read that in the Middle Ages, Calais was a nest of pirates eager to attack, notably, ships involved in the commerce between Flanders and England. It therefore makes sense that Édouard III would wish to put an end to that scourge. Doing so, he secured the area for English commerce until 1558, when the French retook it, at which time Flanders was Spanish territory and French piracy was probably more a memory than anything. Well done for the English!

[markharrisllb]

The numbers are absolutely phenomenal, especially when you think of populations at the time. The intelligence behind the tactics is amazing, so many things to be taken into consideration. I can’t see today's Duke of Lancaster chasing after anyone, she’s a game old lass but at 95?

Your analysis of the battles of old are actually helping me understand a lot of the thinking behind the present terrible events.

Thank you yet again Kevin, these videos deserve a far bigger audience.

[Boatswainbill]

I had to stop here before episode seven and say this series is amazing. I can’t wait to see the rest.

[Afella]

Recently discovered your amazing channel and been hooked since, especially this series. You have an absolute gift for this my good sir and look forward all the content ahead :)

[deancain]

I love how you have actual models of everything. This is my new favorite history channel!

[wolfgangholtzclaw]

Looks like from many years back the British are a wily and resourceful group, often outnumbered and on a budget, yet able to gain victory upon victory on a Shoestring. I think this as it continues through the centuries sets them up as world thinkers, yet on a budget, meaning they can't afford to make mistakes, but in budgeting their ideas, plans, and fighting forces become the major force on the seas by the time of the defeat of the Spanish Armada. Amazing History, and good telling Kevin.

[GingerCnut]

Absolutely brilliant. If only we had some of those kinds of leaders these days.

[philslaton]

The story rolls on ... for about 100 years. Kevin, nice telling of the story in manageable chunks.

[Toukijin]

Wow Edward was a freaking genius! that town erected out of nowhere basically is absolutely brilliant!

[davidnickels]

I love these videos. I just found the channel recently. Two of my degrees are in History and I enjoy hearing about events from every time period. Being from the US, and with my own focus, I am less familiar with a lot of medieval English history. I could listen to these videos all day!

[theintellectualsamurai]

Thoroughly enjoyed this series Kevin, the 100 year war, was one I knew very little about.
I do now, and I thank you for sharing your knowledge 🎩

[garyeddings]

Being one of those "'Muricans" ( you know how rebellious colonials don't listen!) who knows squat about too much of history, I find your videos absolutely fascinating! Carry on good sir.

[zedproductions]

Wow, I had such an epiphany moment at the end when you mentioned the Burghers of Calais, one of my favorite sculptures by Rodin. Love when my history knowledge starts connecting!

[petehall]

As a recent subscriber, I have become totally hooked on your films, Kevin. The way you describe the events is masterful. I have always been interested in English history, but I have to say that where my knowledge was but a mere skeleton, you have put the flesh on the bones. Excellent stuff!

[tamarabrun]

Dear Kevin Hicks, so enjoying this series. Keep going with all your presentations. Thank you