tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9178096586918393596.post3551603539470078912..comments2022-04-29T06:20:56.771+01:00Comments on The White Boar: War of the Roses LibraryRichardhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00057610670685898715noreply@blogger.comBlogger4125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9178096586918393596.post-69681569159579044792012-06-27T23:33:52.362+01:002012-06-27T23:33:52.362+01:00With my birthday arriving very shortly I'll pu...With my birthday arriving very shortly I'll put ithat book down on my list, see if I cannot get a family member to get it for me.Richardhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00057610670685898715noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9178096586918393596.post-26483462175481617682012-06-27T16:54:35.030+01:002012-06-27T16:54:35.030+01:00I've got to agree about M.Jones book. It's...I've got to agree about M.Jones book. It's a very interesting read indeed.<br /><br />A view from another perspective is always usefull. He write a paper on the Battle of Verneuil that heavily influenced me when I was thinking of how to put together the Verneuil game we did at Salute in 2011.<br /><br />darrell.Bedfordhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04363108327445559579noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9178096586918393596.post-7818483346668789232012-06-24T09:19:49.307+01:002012-06-24T09:19:49.307+01:00I heartily agree with you. Henry had a very capabl...I heartily agree with you. Henry had a very capable general in the Earl of Oxford and to be fair his army had had the time and opportunity to live together for a number of weeks prior to the battle. Factor in that they were professional soldiers and fought in a continental style Rivhard would have been quite surprised by their determination and abilities. If they hadn't had held up his charge for as long as they did before the arrival of William Stanley there may have been a different outcome to the battle.Richardhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00057610670685898715noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9178096586918393596.post-50752976879473945072012-06-24T07:17:45.171+01:002012-06-24T07:17:45.171+01:00Have you read Michael K. Jones, Bosworth 1485: Psy...Have you read Michael K. Jones, Bosworth 1485: Psychology of a Battle? I think it's the best account of the battle and the point about the importance of the French mercenaries is a really important one. Remember these hardened veterans, armed with pikes, made a big difference when meeting Richard's last charge.Jacks Bows and Billshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04522336311491399413noreply@blogger.com