Man At Arms: The Battle of Poitiers

Set against the backdrop of the Black Death and England’s victorious war with France, this story follows John Hawkwood as he journeys from a skilled archer to a leader of men. Spending the winter in the north and serving at the Welsh Border, he and his companions develop their fighting skills and gather experience fighting for the King and the Black Prince. The narrative explores Hawkwood's growth and the evolving challenges of leadership during a turbulent historical period.