The ever stubborn Scottish also prevent the King of England from having uncontested control of the British Isles. This independence in England, plus the proximity of Normandy to other lands the French monarchy consider their own, makes France an immediate and obvious threat to deal with. The English court may now speak French, but the Normans certainly don't consider their new conquest a French territory. Most importantly, William the Conqueror came with the support of the Pope, as well as a mixed force of well-trained infantry, archers and heavy cavalry.Įngland's new masters have a more modern approach to the art of warfare, and the will to utilise the country's rich resources to maximum effect. However, the new rulers of England have swiftly replaced and improved the taxation system so as to replenish their coffers in quick time. Johns' Minor Chapter House allows the recruitment of Hospitaller knights.
Armed with spears and able to form a defensive ring of spears. Not to be mistaken for true cavalry though. A good defensive tool able to fire in a nine-barrel barrage. Also able to fling diseased cows! Inaccurate versus units. Can throw flaming and normal shots.Ĭapable of flaming and normal shot. Dismounted they make excellent heavy infantry.
Unreliable, and only moderately effective as archers. With their fearsome poleaxes, they can crush enemy infantry as well as cavalry.
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