True Size - French Army of the Hundred Years War (1337-1453) DOCUMENTARY

Summary by Krater

This video examines the true size, composition, and organization of the French army during the Hundred Years' War, using Joan of Arc's military campaigns starting from the Siege of Orleans as a case study.

From the video

Answers: What was the true size of the army of Joan of Arc during the Hundred Years' War?

• Hundred Years' War
• Joan of Arc
• Siege of Orleans
• Medieval French army composition
• Feudal army organization
• Battle of Patay
• Siege of Paris
• Battle of Agincourt
• Battle of Verneuil

What it concludes

• Sources for Joan of Arc's army are surprisingly limited, leaving historians to make educated guesses based on general medieval French army organization.
• The French army during the early Hundred Years' War was based on the old feudal banner system, where rulers called upon vassals who provided soldiers or money.
• By the 15th century, the French army evolved to include a growing proportion of non-noble troops, increased plate armor, and firearms.
• Joan of Arc's leadership, charisma, and the rallying of both professional soldiers and citizens were instrumental in lifting the siege of Orleans and turning the tide of the war.