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Courtrai: Knights versus Shopkeepers-1302

Year

2015

Language

ENGLISH

Duration

30m

Rating

TVPG

Written By

Gregory S. Aldrete

Publication Information

The Great Courses

Summary

At the Battle of Courtrai in 1302, a French army of the finest knights equipped with the best available arms and armor was beaten by what many viewed as an undisciplined rabble of Flemish shopkeepers bearing improvised weapons. Delve into the battle and learn the mistakes leading to the knights' defeat.

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