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Random musings on medieval knighthood, military history, wargaming, and dressing up in armour.

The Ploughed Fields of Agincourt.
Rob Jones Rob Jones

The Ploughed Fields of Agincourt.

I was reading something about medieval landscapes recently, for the course I teach on castles, and came across a description of medieval ridge-and-furrow ploughland that completely changed my mental picture of the battlefield of Agincourt.

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Re-Fighting Agincourt.
Rob Jones Rob Jones

Re-Fighting Agincourt.

Agincourt is an iconic battle for medieval military historians and wargamers alike. But, how to recreate on the tabletop a battle that is as close-run a thing as the original?

With the release of my rules ‘Blood and Horse Droppings’ on this site, here’s my take on turning the battle into a fun and challenging wargame.

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