The columns may take the form of a bullet pointed list, or a slightly longer thinkpiece theres really no formula for this other than whether the things being covered are underrated in some way. Lots of suggestions here for fantasy stuff, not much in the way of historical besides northlanders, so heres a few historical comics you may have missed crecy follows the history of a massive medieval battle between england and france very accurately, with a charming english archer providing the narration. W munier shurief p alex ross and wilson tortosa c shane law and udon studios the concept. Battle of crecy hundred years war travel france online. Aye, mate, a graphic novel of the battle of crecy from the hundred years war. Battle of crecy synonyms, battle of crecy antonyms. The first major contact between the two sides was a naval battle off the coast of flanders. It established the logistical supremacy of the english longbow over the french combination of crossbow and armoured knights, and was to significantly alter the way in which war was conducted for a considerable period of time thereafter. Jan 19, 2020 whether thats a list of comic book movies, ongoing comics, or a set of stories featuring a certain character. Battle of crecy 46 battle of cressy was one of the most important battles of of the hundred years war. Battle of crecy ancient warfare, medieval history, military art.
All story and artwork c2007 warren ellis and raulo caceres. Battle of crecy summary the battle of crecy occasionally written in english as the battle of cressy took place on 26 august 46 near crecy in northern france. It has a place in my archery library but not as a reference volume but as a reminder of the life and attitudes of a crecy archer. Avatar press crecy graphic novel comic book toywiz. Aug 09, 2007 a historical narrative given by an english archer explaining the importance of the battle of crecy and its context in modern times. The battle of crecy took place on 26 august 46 in northeast france between a french army commanded by king philip vi and an english army led by king edward iii. The battle of crecy took place on august 26, 46, near crecy. Edward had invaded france with an army of 30,000 men, made up largely of english bowmen, and had penetrated far into the country, ravaging as he went, when he finally halted, and faced the pursuing french army near the village of crecy, where he inflicted upon it a most terrible. The army conducts shockandawe raids designed to terrify the populace.
The comic book style may tempt your child to pick it up and have. Really, if youre into war history but usually dont read graphic novels, this one may be worth your. Check back each day to see which battles were revealed that day, all the way until christmas day, when the final battles will be revealed. Beautifully illustrated by raulo caceres in black and white. Warren ellis crecy ellis, warren, caceres, raulo on. May 22, 2016 august 26, 46 was one of the most famous battles of the medieval, the battle between england and france beside the village of crecy. This was followed ten years later by his second great success at the battle of poitiers. Betrayal part 1 of 4 the real game of thrones timeline duration. The first great combat of the long war was the famous battle of crecy.
A historical narrative given by an english archer explaining the importance of the battle of crecy and its context in modern times. Warren ellis is the awardwinning british author of comic books, novels, and. The battle marked the decline of the mounted knight in european warfare and the rise of england as a world power. After the jacobite retreat from derby in december 1745, it was not charles stuarts intention to abandon the enterprise but. Battles that began the 100 years war history moments the charge of the french knights at the battle of crecy on 26th august 46 in the hundred years war. From crecy, edward marched on to calais, which surrendered to him in 47. The story is told from the point of view of the fictional william of stonham, a sarcastic and foulmouthed english longbowman. And its really worth a read, but some aspects play to particular tastes. This book has 37 pages and was uploaded by titansfan on march 3, 2018.
But while shakespeare wrote his most patriotic work about henry v, culminating in the battle of agincourt. He is a partner in an architectural practice, and lives in crecyenponthieu, where he is vice president of the local archaeological society. The english army has to stand and fight in crecy, france. Buy warren ellis crecy 01 by warren ellis, raulo caceres isbn. Landing in 46, edward iii of england sought to conduct a largescale raid through northern france in support of his claim to the french throne. French knights and their allies were terribly defetead by english army. The store crecy publishing ltd unit 1a ringway trading estate shadowmoss road manchester m22 5lh england 0161 499 0024. Battle of crecy animated map animated battle maps archive. Of all the battles of the hundred years war, both crecy 46 and agincourt 1415 are particularly famed for their strategic importance.
Jun 06, 2017 crecy a oneshot comic about the 46 slaughter at crecy in france by the english posted on june 6, 2017 by typhoonandrew im not a historian but do have a passing interest in both history and comics. Crecy, the black princes most famous victory, was the first of two major victories during the first part of the hundred years war. Warren ellis crecy full read warren ellis crecy full comic. We reconstructed the events based on historical sources and. Battle of the spurs, battle of the spurs battle of the spurs. Battle of blanchetaque project gutenberg selfpublishing. Free uk delivery on book orders dispatched by amazon over. Moving through normandy, he turned north and was engaged by the philip vis army at crecy on august 26. Scholars from both the english and french perspectives participated in the conference.
Crecy is a graphic novel written by warren ellis and illustrated by raulo caceres, depicting some of the events surrounding the historical battle of crecy 46. Crecy a oneshot comic about the 46 slaughter at crecy in. This army is soon driven to ground, and vastly outnumbered. Read warren ellis crecy full comic online free and high quality. The graphic novel was published in 2007 by avatar press, under the apparat imprint. Sir philip preston is an independent scholar, and founding secretary of the battle of crecy trust, which is dedicated to research into the battle and all matters relating to it. Ive been thinking of getting my sister this book for her birthday, so thanks for the scans.
Jan 09, 2020 battle of crecy start of the hundred years war. Crecy at the comic book db archived from the original. Battle of crecy, august 26, 46, battle that resulted in victory for the english in the first decade of the hundred years war against the french. The english army has to stand and fight, in crecy, france. Battle of crecy is one of the most important battles of the hundred years war in terms of military strategy, fight technique and organization of the battleground. Poitiers 56, the battle december 1, 20 animated maps. This is the first time that i have read or purchased an historical work in the comic book format. Mar 04, 2016 britains bloodiest dynasty s1 e1 britains bloodiest dynasty.
The battle of crecy was fought august 26, 46, during the hundred years war 371453. Crecy is a history lesson as told by warren ellis observation deck. King edward iii with his son, the black prince, against philip vi, king of france. Warren ellis crecy comic read warren ellis crecy comic. Banded together to protect earth, gforce is a team of five highly trained teenagers who keep the world safe from all manner of evil threats. Jul 28, 2019 the battle marked the decline of the mounted knight in european warfare and the rise of england as a world power. Jan 10, 2019 im not a historian but do have a passing interest in both history and comics. Following a long, three hundred mile march from cherbourg, with skirmishing along the route, the english invading army.
In 37, edward iii of england laid claim to the french throne, thus starting the lengthy series of conflicts known as the hundred years war. Jul 14, 2019 posts about battle of crecy written by april munday. This books is a series of papers, i believe first presented at a battlefields trust conference about the battle of crecy. The english army numbered some 4,000 knights and menatarms, 7,000 welsh and english archers and some 5,000 welsh and irish spearmen. Recently i read crecy by warren ellis which is an overview of the battle of crecy, as told down the lenses to the reader by a racist lout english bowman. The french attacked the english while they were traversing northern france during the hundred years war resulting in an english victory and heavy loss of life among the french. The battle of crecy was arguably the most important battle of the hundred years war. The battle at crecy shocked european leaders because a small but disciplined english force fighting on foot had overwhelmed the finest cavalry in europe. Battle known variously as battle picture weekly, battle and valiant, battle action, battle action force and battle with storm force and more over its lifetime was a longrunning british war comic, published weekly by ipc from 1975 to 1988. Its the story of the battle of crecy, as can only be told by warren ellis.
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