Illustrations of military interest from La chanson de Bertrand du Guesclin by Jean Cuvelier, Paris, France, c. 1380-1392, British Library MS Yates Thompson 35 (http://www.warfare2.netai.net/14/Cuvelier-Yates_Thompson_35.htm)
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16r The bold companions, disguised as lumberjacks and carrying fagots, entered the castle of Forgeray by surprise, and soon overtook the English garrison. (http://www.warfare2.netai.net/14/Cuvelier-Yates_Thompson_35-16r.htm)
51r Taking of Pestien by Bertrand du Guesclin (http://www.warfare2.netai.net/14/Cuvelier-Yates_Thompson_35-51r.htm)
62r Soldiers during the siege of Melun; some attempt diplomacy, while others mine under walls (http://www.warfare2.netai.net/14/Cuvelier-Yates_Thompson_35-62r.htm)
71r Men-at-Arms on foot at the Battle of Coquerel (http://www.warfare2.netai.net/14/Cuvelier-Yates_Thompson_35-71r.htm)
80v Taking of Valonges. Knights with dog-faced helms and armoured archers and spearmen (http://www.warfare2.netai.net/14/Cuvelier-Yates_Thompson_35-80v.htm)
90v Du Guesclin during the Battle of Auray. Both side fought under the banner of Brittany (http://www.warfare2.netai.net/14/Cuvelier-Yates_Thompson_35-90v.htm)
246r Capture of Don Pedro (http://www.warfare2.netai.net/14/Cuvelier-Yates_Thompson_35-246r.htm)
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14th Century Illustrations of Costume & Soldiers (http://www.warfare2.netai.net/14C.htm)
Nice finds.
Cheers - Phil.
Very useful.
Got anything on C16th Swiss or C17th Transylvanian or Wallachian? I'm about to start a commission on them!