In his "Chronicles", Froissart described Otterburn as the best fought and the most severe battle of his time. Fought at Redesdale, in Northumberland, in August 1388, the battle originated from the ongoing war between the Scots and the English but rapidly descended into a personal feud between the Scottish clan, Douglas, and the aristocratic English family, Percy. This book details the events that led up to this clash on the borders, using all the contemporary sources, gives a full account of the battle and examines the opposing armies motivations, training and weaponry, as well as the personalities of Black Douglas and Henry 'Hotspur' Percy.
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Fought at Redesdale in August 1388, the battle originated from the ongoing war between the Scots and the English but rapidly descended into a personal feud between the Scottish clan, Douglas, and the aristocratic English family, Percy. This book details the events that led up to this clash on the borders, using all the contemporary sources.
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Origins of the Campaign
Opposing Commanders: The Scottish Commanders and The English Commanders
Opposing Armies: The English Army and The Scottish Army
The Campaign: Opposing Plans and The Invasion
The Battle of Otterburn: Sources
The site of the Battle
The date of the Battle of Otterburn
The Aftermath: The battle of Humbleton Hill
The Battlefield Today

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<b>Supported by original sources and thoroughly illustrated, a detailed account of the Douglases' fight against the Percys.</b>

Product details

ISBN
9781841769806
Published
2006-03-08
Publisher
Bloomsbury Publishing PLC; Osprey Publishing
Weight
360 gr
Height
248 mm
Width
184 mm
Thickness
8 mm
Age
G, 01
Language
Product language
Engelsk
Format
Product format
Heftet
Number of pages
96

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Biographical note

Peter Armstrong was educated at Keswick School in Cumbria; he spent some time abroad and at sea before taking a degree in Fine Art at Maidstone College of Art. He worked throughout the 1970s as a Secondary School art teacher in Cumbria. Pete is the sculptor behind Border Miniatures, and his books are the fruit of his many years of modelling experience and research. Pete lives and works in Cumbria, UK.

Stephen Walsh studied art at the North East Wales Institute. Since then he has worked mainly for the American historical board-game market, fulfilling a lifelong interest in historical subjects. His American works include the best-selling Settlers of Catan. He has also produced many pieces of artwork inspired by JRR Tolkien. He is married with two children and lives in Macclesfield, UK.