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Hawkwood’s Great Victory
出版Bloomsbury Publishing, 2019-07-25
主題History / Military / MedievalHistory / Europe / ItalyHistory / Europe / MedievalHistory / Military / StrategyHistory / Military / GeneralTechnology & Engineering / Military ScienceHistory / Europe / General
ISBN14728335709781472833570
URLhttp://books.google.com.hk/books?id=ifmRDwAAQBAJ&hl=&source=gbs_api
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註釋A highly illustrated study of the medieval Italian battle of Castagnaro, the famous English condottiere captain Sir John Hawkwood's greatest victory.

The battle of Castagnaro, fought on 11 March 1387 between the Veronese and the Paduans, is one of the most famous Italian medieval conflicts in the English-speaking world. This is thanks in no small part to the exploits of the renowned English mercenary (or condottiero) captain, Sir John Hawkwood. Commanding the Paduan army, he led them to a stunning victory.

This study challenges the conventional story of the battle, relocating it to the other side of the Adige River, and showing that Hawkwood was no mere disciple of his previous commander, the Black Prince–he was a highly talented and intelligent general in his own right.

Using specially commissioned full-colour artwork, this fascinating book shows how Hawkwood used his own acumen, and the training, skills, and discipline of his very experienced condottieri, to defeat his opponents at Castagnaro.