The Battle That Destroyed the Myth of French Cavalry | Morlaix 1342 | Medieval Battle

The Battle of Morlaix 1342 shattered the invincibility of heavy French cavalry against a small but disciplined English force. This analysis explores the opening of the continental theatre of the Hundred Years' War, where William de Bohun utilized innovative tactics to secure an unlikely victory. We examine how English archers deployed pit traps and strategic woods retreats to neutralize superior mounted numbers, forcing the French division into a disastrous bottleneck. Despite this initial military success, the English remained outnumbered and vulnerable to being surrounded on the field. By studying these medieval warfare strategies, we gain insight into the tactical shifts that defined the early conflict and the extreme pressure faced by commanders on the ground. ⏱️ CHAPTERS: 00:00 — Outnumbered 3 to 1 on the Lanmeur Road 01:34 — The Medieval Warfare Pit-Trap Plan 03:35 — Longbow Volley Shatters the French Charge 05:04 — Out of Arrows Into the Oak Woods Escape 07:05 — The Blueprint for Crecy and Aftermath 📌 References: 1. Warfare History Network — William de Bohun: Masterful Defense at Morlaix: https://warfarehistorynetwork.com/william-de-bohun-masterful-defense-at-morlaix/ 2. British Battles — Battle of Morlaix: https://www.britishbattles.com/one-hundred-years-war/battle-of-morlaix/ 3. The Hundred Years War — Battle of Morlaix, 30 September 1342: https://thehundredyearswar.co.uk/battle-of-morlaix-30-september-1342/ 🔔Subscribe for weekly military history breakdowns, and let us know in the comments which historical conflict you want us to cover next. https://www.youtube.com/@weaversnest?sub_confirmation=1 #MedievalHistory #MilitaryHistory #HistoryDocumentary #HundredYearsWar #FrenchCavalry ___________________________________ 🔸Find Us: Website: https://www.weaversnest.org https://www.linkedin.com/company/weaversnest/ Facebook: www.facebook.com/Weaversnest.org Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/weaversnest247 X: https://www.x.com/weaversnest