Medieval Battle of Najera | Hundred Years War [Episode 9]

Described as Edward, the Black Prince’s most successful battle militarily, the Battle of Najera (also know as the Battle of Navarrete) during the Hundred Years War turned out to be disastrous politically and financially for him. In this video, Kevin Hicks explains the players in this complicated campaign, and uses his modelling skills once again to describe how the Battle of Najera played and why it was so disastrous.
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[@thedevilinthecircuit1414]

You are the history teacher everyone wishes they had in school. Your love for the subject matter is plainly apparent and you deliver the story in a way that brings us to the places and events you document. Bravo!

[@thehistorysquad]

Cheers mate, I appreciate that.

[@ltipst2962]

@@thehistorysquad its totally true. Come back to England and I'll fight you to be in my old school! Hahaha, but that museum are very lucky to have you. Thank you again

[@philslaton7302]

Oh, hell yes!

[@DetroitMicroSound]

Kevin would make a great addition to the current Time Team. Even Kevin's channel name fits, as a contributing member. Squads are part of what? You could say, A TEAM. I'm going to keep encouraging Kev to shop himself out to Time Team. They are still forming a new Time Team via KZbin, and have now even managed to secure Tony, for upcoming digs/docs! Now we need good ol' Phil, Raksha, and a new important figure, called Kevin Hicks!

[@Shaymuhs]

Well said. I'm always looking forward to an upload by Mr. Hicks.

[@aldocevallos]

if there were more historians like you i would go on guided tours more often

[@Lassisvulgaris]

In that case I can recommend The History Chap. Very engaged, and covers different topics than Kevin....

[@ltipst2962]

@@Lassisvulgaris thank you for sharing. They should team up get some notice

[@willyrackham2957]

Well done this is not an easy Battle to cover I have studied this Battle quite a bit ....and I hope to get to the battlefield next year ...you have done an excellent job on this 👏

[@andreweden9405]

While the French king was living as a POW of the English king, he requested that some of his own royal musicians be sent over from France to entertain him (as well as serenade the English king, no doubt). He even requested specific instruments and books of music to be brought over, including an early form of harpsichord, a keyboard instrument known at that time as the "checkar". If you want to hear what this music most likely sounded like, look up any good performance (right here on YT) of the music from the Robertsbridge Codex. This collection of music that was compiled in about 1360, is thought to be some of the actual music that King John II had brought over with his household musicians. It's pretty amazing that we can listen to this Late Medieval music today because it was written down in a form that allowed it to survive to our modern day! I really think this is about as near as we can currently get to "time travel", and I think that it should be a bigger deal in the history community in general!

[@bettyir4302]

If only more history teachers were like you.

[@Jan_de_Wit]

“He has… dysentery… well, I hope you enjoyed my video!!!” 😂 I don’t think I’ve ever heard those two sentences together Kevin! Brilliant!

[@thehistorysquad]

😜

[@bethwilliams4903]

For those unaware of Prince Edward’s strategic skills, this was a good example Kevin. Outflanking du Guesclin (and using a pincer move) beautifully described but your best points were Najera was a failure, ultimately. I don’t think I’ve come across this explained so clearly before, anywhere. Can’t wait for more du Guesclin, I was not aware that it was Prince Edward who made that decision to permit him to live (ie ransom) rather than execution.

[@loddude5706]

'Hang on'? - So we're left with the King of the Teddy boys left hanging over a cliff face with his dysentery . . . I've a strange feeling this 'hundred-years' malarkey is about to generate another messy fall-out . . . Very well told Sir!

[@stephenbesley3177]

I think you explained it well as complicated as it is. Even during peace time there was little peace with the various bands of mercenaries running around so it's not an easy period to get your head around. Thank you for the explanation.

[@snypa338338]

I liked Kevin within the first 3 seconds of this video. Best dinner guest ever.

[@thehistorysquad]

Haha, cheers Pete!!

[@ponyote]

I love the dedication to your costumes and miniatures you show in these videos. Thanks so much for sharing this content.

[@thehistorysquad]

My pleasure!

[@scrappydoo7887]

It's yet another feature that sets this channel apart from 99% of other multiple age history channels 👍

[@EverythingNuclear]

What a way to learn history. I got a G in my GCSE history exam because I couldn't handle how boring it was. The irony of listening to the exact same topics for fun through your videos... if only you were my school teacher

[@thehistorysquad]

Thanks very much. My son Josh (who you'll see in some of the armour videos) had a similar problem. He was bright, but the teacher was boring and the curriculum was boring too, so although he knew an incredible amount, it wasn't the same stuff he needed for his exams. Taking a subject and taking an interesting angle is paramount 👍🏻.

[@Fred-rj3er]

I was the same with physics at school in the 70s. They weren't even going to enter me for an O level. Yet 10 years later after a bad accident at 16 I did a 6 month course with an instructor who taught with humour and made it interesting. I got distinctions and credits in my City and Guilds as an electrician. Yes, interest is paramount.

[@christopherbentley7289]

My older brother, who studied History at university, just told me about this battle, so that's why I'm here. Thanks, Kevin, for the video! I suppose the moral of the tale is the proverbial 'winning the peace'.

[@rkitchen1967]

Nice...as a wargamer, I like the tabletop battle.

[@gasmonkey1000]

Every time I hear about the Black Prince's brilliance I smile

[@paulredinger5830]

I love your channel Kevin. I can just can’t imagine the carnage of these battles. The gore, blood smashed shields, weapons, horses and men. They must of been absolute hell. I’ve earned my CIB in the 80’s as a army Ranger. That wasn’t pleasant, but I can’t fathom the old battles like these. Face to face where you can smell your enemy. Must of been horrific!

[@Campfire_Bandit]

I can't overexpress how happy it made me to hear you mention the previous video on horses and knights!

[@timmeekings6899]

I wish I'd had a history teacher like you when I was at school. As a pupil of the 1970s and early 1980s, our history lessons consisted of boredom and daydreaming! It just shows that making subjects interesting and fun, anyone can learn without actually realising it!

[@thehistorysquad]

Thanks Tim, you're so right

[@jamesmaybrick2001]

Its so refreshing to see a history channel fronted by an actual human that contains actual human interaction, rather than the plethora of robot voiced Ai generated videos with no real inteligence behind them Keep it up. Commented, Suscribed and liked! Lets appease the almighty algorythm.

[@thehistorysquad]

Excellent, thank you!

[@StewDaJew]

So glad that we are finally getting back into the medieval battles. You make it so real, like you’re actually there!

[@nateweter4012]

Amazing. You have really taught me something. As a fairly uninformed yank, I have always considered the 100 years war a strictly English vs French affair. In my mind that is. When I’ve thought about it, it’s been heavily armored slugfests occurring at Crecy, Poiters, and Agincourt. I never considered or knew about battles such as this one. Fascinating, thank you! We all love these videos.

[@thehistorysquad]

That's great to hear Nate, thanks 👍🏻

[@khmerrecordarchives5626]

I absolutely love this series! Better than anything I've ever seen on a history Channel or TV! Keep it up mate!

[@thehistorysquad]

Thanks, will do!

[@sharonwhiteley6510]

I absolutely agree. You can tell Kevin loves what he is doing regardless of timeframe or topic including 9/11. His episodes are on par, and in many instances, far better than the so-called professionals. They have 1 hr per episode. Kevin is packing a lot of information into 15 minutes. His love for history is apparent. I am a history teacher. I had 1 teacher that gave me freedom and kept history alive. Kevin puts the professionals to shame

[@monkeytherapycentre7364]

A great history lesson as always!

[@LukeAWallace]

You are the school teacher I always wish I had.

[@Insectoid_]

Can’t beat two weeks off work in the summer. I’ve been up 6am watching this series 😁 Absolutely brilliantly done. I got into history via my internet in Ancient Rome. There’s so much to learn. I love your models. Beautifully painted. Thank you! I’ll have to donate on pay day. Really enjoying these.

[@thehistorysquad]

Hi, I'm so glad you're enjoying the series. I'm just putting some finishing touches to some more figures that I hope to film in a week or two 👍🏻

[@chriscookesuffolk]

Thoroughly enjoyable. I'm sure I speak for others when I say these illustrated medieval conflicts with context are really enjoyable and interesting!

[@BathtubBass]

I have to say, I've completely fallen in love with your channel! I've been home sick all week and have been binge watching everything! I remember the first video I saw was removing the bodkin from the princes face! Can't imagine the pain!! My favourite so far was your telling of A Christmas Carol. You are one fantastic story teller! Can't wait to see what else you have in store!

[@scrappydoo7887]

It's a really amazing channel to be honest. I'm subbed to many history channels and the majority of them rely heavily on stock footage or clips of other shows. Our Kevin here on the other hand is like a one to one conversation with, as you said, excellent story telling. It sets the history squad totally apart from the others. Get well soon and enjoy the binge watching 👍 I wish I could experience the channel for the first time again lol

[@davidcottom7750]

Absolutely, the guys frickin addictive, did you see the video of Kevin doing one of his shows? what a great performance,st George, St George, St George with every step forward,I was right there with him,I hope you have seen it if not it's the one about the battle of Agincourt,pure gold love it! ATB Dave

[@BathtubBass]

@@scrappydoo7887 Thank you very kindly! And I wish my history teacher would have been like this! Instead, an entire semester of reading textbooks, God so dull! You'd think they're trying to make students hate history! Lol

[@BathtubBass]

@David Cottom yes! Loved that episode!

[@scrappydoo7887]

@@BathtubBass I couldn't agree more 🙂 It's truly depressing when the state of education today is looked at. Even if the youth are introduced to this channel there won't be any emphasis on genuine historical events of note in the exams

[@sharonwhiteley6510]

You need a blackboard to show the cast of characters, maps and relief to track some of these complicated complex battles. Thank you for another outstanding episode. What a teacher. May GOD bless

[@thehistorysquad]

Haha, sometimes I use a piece of oasis with pictures on sticks in, just to be different 😜

[@lisaconner7609]

I’m still here icing my meniscus surgery thank you Kevin

[@thehistorysquad]

Ooh take care and get better soon. I'm just finishing up painting some more figures for the next in the 100 yrs war series 👍🏻

[@Fred-rj3er]

As always Kevin. Absolutely brilliant. Your attention to detail, including your wonderful models us amazing. You are a great narrator with humour. not monotone reading from a screen with no annunciation or gesturing like many on youtube! Lol. Plus you don't spend the first 5 mins of each vid rambling on about what the vid is going to be about!!???!!!?? like so many do. Keep it up please. You teach stuff others don't touch.

[@thehistorysquad]

Thanks Fred I appreciate that. There'll be lots more videos to come 👍🏻

[@kennztube]

I love history but you make these times ever so much more interesting, thanks.

[@thehistorysquad]

Glad to hear it, cheers!

[@Convoycrazy]

I’m a yank; we never learned any of this fascinating European history in school - so, I’m very excited to watch this series and I greatly enjoy your enthusiasm & expertise. Thank you

[@thehistorysquad]

Excellent, I hope you enjoy it, there's more to come.

[@NefariousKoel]

I had some British medieval history taught to us in a US high school, in history class. It mostly hit notable points like the Norman invasion, the Hundred Years War, Magna Carta, etc. Didn't delve deep into any of it, but that was the case for nearly all the history curriculum. Of course, this was back in the late '80s and early '90s before the public school system and it's curriculum was increasingly gutted, taking the nose-dive into what it is now.

[@Convoycrazy]

It’s stunning. I went through in the late 90’s to 2004 .. we learned about Magellan and Columbus, the French Revolution, the Black Plague, gunpowder in China, the bigger talking points. It’s amazing what a few decades can do!

[@lolbit1232]

Homie is always in the best drip for these videos

[@eldorados_lost_searcher]

You did a great job breaking down this mell of a hess of a battle. Sounds like something that Frederick the Great pulled off in on one of his campaigns. Also, thank you for the close up shots of the figures on the field. The level of detail caught me off guard, and that's some beautiful work. Cheers, Kevin!

[@thehistorysquad]

Oh my goodness, that's very kind. 👍🏻

[@hemaccabe4292]

Just as I'm having trouble writing a battle sequence, what excellent timing.

[@thehistorysquad]

Haha, brilliant!! Glad to help.

[@hemaccabe4292]

@@thehistorysquad If my books are ever published and you read through to book 4, you might see certain similarities between the final climatic battle and the Battle of Najera.

[@NASkeywest]

@@hemaccabe4292 you have written 4 books?

[@hemaccabe4292]

@@NASkeywest I am a humble, aspiring author. I have. I'm trying to figure out how to self-publish.

[@matthewgillespie9405]

I enjoy your use of visual aids. The little pictures help a great deal. 🙂👍🏻

[@javiervidal4467]

I recently discovered your channel, and I am in love with it, it's absolutely engaging, and you make every subject interesting, be it surgery, weaponry, lives of ordinary folks, whatever. I recommend it heartedly to my friends. One nitpicky comment I want to make, as a Spaniard: It's pronounced NAH jera.

[@thehistorysquad]

Forgive my poor pronunciation Javier, but thank you for your kind words and for recommending the channel to your friends. I really do appreciate it. 👍🏻

[@_rinala]

This videos are an absolute treasure

[@andrewrice2376]

Excellent video once again, Kevin, as was the one you did on the medieval horses before which I (to my shame!) forgot to comment on (it too was very informative and I very much enjoyed your explanations of the horse types) With regard to this one, however, It's interesting to see how these conflicts developed from smaller states and their status as belonging to this or that nobleman or King. The latest book in David Gilman's excellent 'Master of War' series (which I'm reading at the moment) shows this, as if (as happened) Pedro had to leave Castile and Henry took over, this left Edward of Woodstock's holding of Aquitane with an enemy at its back as well as its front, and also shows the cruelty the 'routiers' (mercenaries) meted out . A brutal, dark but ultimately fascinating period, which you present in a clear, easy to understand way. Well done to you, Sir!

[@thehistorysquad]

Thanks Andrew, I appreciate that 👍🏻

[@mrjohndstrain]

History. Can't make this up, as reality far better than fantasy. Well done reporting.

[@theunfortunategeneral]

Been looking foward for this series.

[@desmowizard]

From all my schooling, history is my favorite subject. Your channels is so awesome and fun. I love it. Thank you!.

[@thehistorysquad]

Cheers Dave!

[@stephenrickstrew7237]

Throughly enjoyable as well as being quite thought provoking…the models are so cool ..and really bring the story to life along with your excellent storytelling .. Thanks so much …!

[@thehistorysquad]

Our pleasure!

[@primafacie5029]

Thank you again, always a great show

[@logansechrist3672]

I appreciate your hard work and dedication.

[@michaelpage4199]

That was great and I truly love the models you make just amazing

[@frankieblue1945]

Excellent work Sir. I truly appreciate all the hard work you do for us; thank you.

[@thehistorysquad]

You are very welcome, cheers buddy 👍🏻

[@Crowhillgal]

Love it, Mr. Hicks! Thanks for the presentation!

[@arthurdoucette1786]

Greetings once again from nova Scotia, thank you Kevin, I never heard of this battle. I rather enjoyed your telling of it. I think we all love your models, keep the good stuff coming, stay warm, be well, Arthur

[@thehistorysquad]

Cheers Arthur, we're enjoying a heatwave here at the moment - it was above zero today and for the Prairies that's pretty warm. 👍🏻

[@poeda6637]

You succeeded so well in making this entirely clear! Thanks very much

[@thehistorysquad]

Haha, excellent, thanks!

[@Apocraphtica]

Thank you for inspiration.

[@scrappybobbarker5224]

Really great series Kevin.

[@philslaton7302]

The English performed a successful "Scorpion Maneuver" on DuGuesclin at Najera. The maneuver is also an attack in the game of Chess.

[@thehistorysquad]

Cool 👍🏻

[@kevdimo6459]

Thanks again on your great commentary and very informative history. 👍🏻

[@Shadolife]

Always interesting and informative. Thanks Kevin.

[@cigarettebutt8812]

Sir, you are that man in the tavern throughout the centuries who passed on oral tradition via story telling of historical events every tavern had one and people from villages near by would come to be captivated by it you’re truly talented

[@thehistorysquad]

Thank you very much.

[@dupeesfashionconsultant4204]

Excellent as always

[@thehistorysquad]

Cheers!

[@danharris8805]

Really enjoy all of your videos! Always great to pop on & listen while painting some minis! Have a lovely day! Thanks for all the great videos! 👍 😊

[@thehistorysquad]

Haha, cheers Dan!

[@fredazcarate4818]

Sir thank you for producing another gem. The explanation of both strategy, and tactics clear and precise . The narrative riveting. This is pure joy to an elderly gentleman. Kudos Sir!

[@thehistorysquad]

You're most welcome, I appreciate you watching.

[@fredazcarate4818]

@@thehistorysquad 👊👍

[@anastasialudwika]

Amazing as always!!!❤

[@thehistorysquad]

Thank you!! 😊

[@alexanderdavid8441]

Love all the content

[@floydstowe]

Always interesting thank you

[@mervyndykes5845]

Well done mate! Another great job. I had several subscription messages waiting for me this morning, but this was the first one I watched!

[@thehistorysquad]

Awesome, thank you!

[@robertreid9256]

I love you videos, I just wish they were a little longer, Great job!

[@GarnetNewfree]

Well done Kev good stuff as usual matie

[@lesliebeilby-tipping6854]

See them all Kevin and the WoR and the Breton wars. All very interesting.

[@ltipst2962]

I hope for these to exist for 500 years more. I appreciate you've got an interesting fact backed opinion on events.

[@carlmitchell3431]

Very interesting as always love the history.

[@redwingrob1036]

JACKANORY for history lovers. You do tell a good tale Kevin! LOL. When you were holding the green sponge @ the beginning I thought you were going to do some flower arranging💐😅

[@thehistorysquad]

🤣 Cheers Rob, I'm glad someone else remembers Jackanory

[@tomhirons7475]

Great stuff Kevin.

[@thehistorysquad]

Thanks Tom, I appreciate that, and appreciate the SUPER too. Cheers 👍🏻

[@NASkeywest]

My ancestors were Anglo Normans who came with the Vikings! It would be cool To see a video on the Viking invasions and occupation of the English coasts!

[@thehistorysquad]

Working on it 👍🏻

[@CraigLYoung]

Thanks for sharing 👍

[@marcoengelbracht4141]

I find more and more that I did not learn enough in school. More and more battles I have never heard of. Well, thanks, Kevin, for sharing this with us in such an entertaining way.

[@thehistorysquad]

As always, my pleasure Marco 👍🏻

[@pixill4ted593]

What an awesome series it’s been so far! Very enjoyable experience listening to these amazing stories. Thank you sincerely for your service. And I’ll see you in the next one

[@thehistorysquad]

Glad you're enjoying them, I'll be working on the next one over the next few weeks 👍🏻

[@pixill4ted593]

@@thehistorysquad excellent! I’m very much looking forward to it

[@awesomeinmortal3499]

Amazing!

[@stevenmaritz759]

I love the model in this scene.

[@kiwifruit27]

Really interesting, thanks

[@Sam_Hannam]

Even a simpleton like me understood this which just goes to show what an incredible story teller you are! Another fantastic video!

[@thehistorysquad]

Wow, thanks

[@dmcarpenter2470]

Kevin: Another enjoyable and informative video. As I am recovering from the knee replacement, it gives me something else to do.

[@thehistorysquad]

Ouch, I hope you recover well & soon 👍🏻

[@dmcarpenter2470]

@@thehistorysquad One day, at a time. Thank you

[@Dave-dl6ql]

Incredible

[@rhubarbrhubarb7777]

I could honestly watch you all day mate. I’m fourty this month and I think I’ve learned more watching you than anything else. Keep it going mate. All the best.

[@thehistorysquad]

Cheers mate, will do. It's my birthday this month too 😜

[@garychynne1377]

very interesting. kevin. brilliant flanking. thank yew

[@thehistorysquad]

👍🏻 cheers Gary

[@victabeer3960]

Thanks Kev ,

[@billbarton9046]

Early finish from work today and I get in grab a cuppa and sit down and learn something new.Great video and model. Cheers.

[@thehistorysquad]

Excellent, thanks - have a great weekend!

[@scrappydoo7887]

The man himself is back on the case 💪 I've been loving this series Kev 👍

[@thehistorysquad]

😜

[@Leon-bc8hm]

Great video again.

[@nowthenzen]

Thanks!

[@thehistorysquad]

Hey Robert, thanks so much for the SUPER, you're very kind. I'm glad you enjoyed the battle 👍🏻

[@MegaSuperpotter]

Well sorted Kevin, before your presentation I couldn't really get my head around this campaign, Cheers Kevin!

[@thehistorysquad]

Yeah, I admit I struggled 👍🏻

[@Bonkers4Hex]

Very well explained, great video 👍

[@thehistorysquad]

Thank you! 👍

[@17losttrout]

There are times (and I love your channel) when I mentally superimpose some of Michael Bentines Potty Time characters on your battlefields. Great channel!

[@thehistorysquad]

Haha, I loved that show - it was a bit of an inspiration if I'm honest. Thanks. 👍🏻

[@eddiesolo1971]

Was looking forward to the next installment. You haven't disappointed Kev, another cracking piece.

[@thehistorysquad]

Cheers Simon, steel yourself for episode 10.....it's a defeat for the English 😩

[@eddiesolo1971]

@@thehistorysquad NOOOOOOO!

[@thehistorysquad]

@@eddiesolo1971 🤣

[@mickusable]

As ever Kev another cracking story, really do rate your channel, history taken to new heights, love it 🤘🏹

[@thehistorysquad]

Ah, cheers Mick, your support & comments are really appreciated.

[@tightlines106]

Love ya work thnx man

[@thehistorysquad]

That's really good to hear, thanks 👍🏻

[@michaelpottorf4550]

The models beat the A.I any day!! Love your videos

[@blindarchershaunhenderson3769]

I like the cliffhanger ending, keep us coming back for more, lol, great storytelling as usual, thank you Kevin, great description of one of the less well-known battles😎🏹🙏

[@thehistorysquad]

Glad you enjoyed it Shaun & hope you're well. 👍🏻

[@Panzermeister36]

Hello Kevin! I recently discovered your channel and have enjoyed watching all of your videos. You are a great storyteller, and I love the models you make and the costumes you wear! It makes the videos even more fun and educational to watch. Take care and thanks for the great content.

[@thehistorysquad]

That's most kind, thanks very much 👍🏻

[@Panzermeister36]

@@thehistorysquad Cheers

[@carausiuscaesar5672]

Blimey!Hundred Years War?!Not bloomin’ long enough!

[@Viraliciousness]

Loved it

[@bk-pk4wv]

Great work, and love watching and listening to you. The passion and love you have for this is amazing and makes for great teaching. Amazing what someone will watch and learn about if the teacher is as passionate as you and has so much love for what he teaches. Good on you, sir. Top work as always.

[@thehistorysquad]

Cheers bk, appreciated 👍🏻

[@jameskatz7833]

Hi Kevin: moving those miniatures around and the way you are dressed reminds me of the “Friendly Giant”; a TV show many of us older kids in Canada grew up with. Thanks for this.

[@thehistorysquad]

Haha, how lovely 👍🏻

[@MrPaulfryers]

Thanks

[@thehistorysquad]

Hi Mr Paul, thanks for the SUPER, I'm so glad you enjoyed the video 👍🏻