The Battle of La Roche-Derrien | A Self Made disaster for the French [Episode 4]

[@blindarchershaunhenderson3769]

Your storytelling and model makin just gets more captivating with each episode keep up the good work sir 😎🏹🙏

[@thehistorysquad]

Ah, bless you Shaun, thanks very much!

[@Movetheproduct]

Ty

[@charlescorris3469]

That was your best model yet. You’re a very creative person, and as I have said before a great storyteller.

[@thehistorysquad]

Cheers!

[@tedgreen6]

The moral here, in my opinion, is surrender doesn't mean survival. Great storytelling, Kevin. Thank you!

[@alexandersarchives9615]

9:00 yes, I do indeed love the windmill. 10/10

[@thehistorysquad]

Happy Days, thanks

[@jacquelyndixon2788]

I love Cornwell, but I haven't read Vagabond. I was literally waiting with baited breath for you to tell this story. What a delight, and as a teacher, I so admire the time and effort you put into your presentations.

[@thehistorysquad]

Thanks Jacquelyn. Vagabond is so good!

[@joek600]

Cornwell is not exactly a great novelist, since all his books are made with the same recipe. BUT they are very entertaining after a long day and contain a wealth of historical details that are rarely present elsewhere. His characters are basically Sharpe adjusted to different timelines but the good thing about them is that they are men of their time without our modern sensitivities.

[@niclasjohansson5992]

@@joek600 i had a good laugh when I realised that the story for azincourt is basically harlequin reworked as a standalone but for azincourt instead of crécy

[@ianmedford4855]

Its SO good.

[@suzannecrum9702]

I am an American.And I can appreciate your stories on the battle histories,as I learn much more from you than from the history books.I thank you so much for that! Thoroughly enjoy your knowledge and art work on the model making. Love that you make history real and exciting to see or hear a new chapter. God bless!

[@thehistorysquad]

I appreciate that, thank you so much!

[@dennismitchell5414]

As a youngster I saw the Disney animated film " The Sword And The Stone " and from then on I was hooked on anything Medieval . Your channel is an absolute Godsend for this old cowboy from across the pond because otherwise I wouldn't know the fine points of this period of history . I grew up learning about the American Civil War and The Wild West . Keep up the great work and I hope your feeling better soon , Much ❤ from Baltimore Maryland USA !! .

[@thehistorysquad]

Cheers Dennis! I actually live on your side of the pond too in Canada. I've been here for 3 years 👍🏻

[@JesusChrist8451]

One of the most underrated channels on KZbin

[@thehistorysquad]

Quite a compliment from JC himself 😜

[@paulkopacz5051]

It's a shame that such dishonorable acts happen after the fighting is over and innocents are murdered, yes murdered. It invalidates any victory in my opinion and we see this even today in Eastern Europe. Cruelty in any form is abhorrent. I do like your models Kevin, you have a ton of skill.

[@thehistorysquad]

Yes, it is a shame especially as you say, we're still seeing history repeating itself. Cheers Paul

[@lanzknecht8599]

There had been attemps by the Catholic church to reduce the violence against civilians (-> Peace and Truce of God movement in the 11. century in France). Unfortunately war follows own laws. The french king Robert the Pious (972 - 1031) had come up with this oath: "I will not infringe on the Church in any way. I will not hurt a cleric or a monk if unarmed. I will not steal an ox, cow, pig, sheep, goat, ass, or a mare with colt. I will not attack a villain or villainess or servants or merchants for ransom. I will not take a mule or a horse male or female or a colt in pasture from any man from the calends of March to the feast of the All Saints unless to recover a debt. I will not burn houses or destroy them unless there is a knight inside. I will not root up vines. I will not attack noble ladies travelling without husband nor their maids, nor widows or nuns unless it is their fault. From the beginning of Lent to the end of Easter I will not attack an unarmed knight."

[@anon_148]

it's easy to say all that from the comfort of your 21st century warm home isn't it

[@TheKingOfJordan1]

@Xcrysis I'm pretty sure it's very easy to not murder people no matter what time you live in.

[@anon_148]

@@TheKingOfJordan1 spoken from your great experience as a military commander during both the middle ages and the 21st century no doubt

[@2ears1mouth786]

I'm loving this series! Even more excited for this than any TV shows!

[@thehistorysquad]

Wow, that's brilliant to hear, thanks 👍🏻

[@viviencrooks1824]

What a coincidence, I’ve just finished reading The Vagabond, and the story of La Roche Derrien. I sometimes think that even after 700 years the French are very unforgiving of the English! Where I live in France, the houses within the town wall had interconnecting attics, so they could defend against the English in the 100 years war. Our attic has such a door, about 4 ft high, but now bricked up. We live in the heart of the Aquitaine region, full of history. I really enjoy your videos, so interesting, thank you.

[@thehistorysquad]

Thanks Vivien .......wasn't Aquitaine once English 😉 Julie & I are musing on maybe visiting France again next year when we cross the Atlantic and cover one or two French 'gems' in our Secrets Of series. Where would you recommend? 👍🏻

[@Shaymuhs]

You're a great storyteller! Thanks for all the great videos.

[@thehistorysquad]

You're most welcome, cheers.

[@mdtrw]

The English in the Hundred Year's War are so tough it's so inspiring. I wish they played their footballs like they did during the Hundred Year's War, sigh.

[@thehistorysquad]

😂

[@fyrdrak]

I'm a descendant of Dagworth twice over because I come down via two family branches from two of his daughters. I'm really grateful you explain this so thoroughly. When I read the Vagabond, I had no idea there was any relation. But somehow I've always been intrigued by these stories. Little did I know I was part of them.

[@bethwilliams4903]

Kevin, your podcast is so timely for me! I’ve been researching this era for months and I have found so little about this battle - your info is the best, most comprehensive and clear that I have found about La Roche-Derrien anywhere! Thank you! Btw, a friend suggested your channel to me, I’m over the moon, and I love your Boar pin too!

[@thehistorysquad]

Wonderful! That's great to hear Beth, thank you & welcome to the channel 👍🏻

[@StewDaJew]

So glad we've got more medieval battles! I can't imagine what it would have been like to be on the receiving end of a siege...

[@JoeR1066]

Cornwell is easily my favorite author, love hearing him mentioned in your videos.

[@ianmedford4855]

Calix meus inebrians

[@stuartgreen4512]

Very quickly becoming one of those people I would love to sit down with over a pint and talk our love of history.

[@thehistorysquad]

Cheers Stuart, it's always great to chat history over a pint 👍🏻

[@Travelin2Wit]

I live in New York City, my wife is from Scarborough and I really enjoy yourr channel, your method of presentation... Excellent! I'm born and bred American but love history and you bring it to life. Thank you.

[@thehistorysquad]

That's so kind of you, thanks!

[@gloworm6387]

Loved the diorama. They really give some extra umph to your story telling. A masterpiece video as are all of your videos. Keep up the good work.

[@thehistorysquad]

Thanks so much, will do!

[@oneshotme]

Bring on the 100 years Enjoyed your video and I gave it a Thumbs Up

[@thehistorysquad]

Cheers mate 👍🏻

[@Richard-fv7rq]

That was great. Looking forward to the 100 years war series.

[@thehistorysquad]

Hi Richard, there are couple of episodes in the 100 Years War playlist already if you haven't seen them yet 👍🏻

[@Richard-fv7rq]

@@thehistorysquad Nice one Kev, really enjoy these.

[@yannschonfeld5847]

I had heard of this battle having lived in Brittany for 35 years and later on for 14 years in particular 12 kilometers from Ker Roc'h (La Rcohe - Derrien) and passing by there by bike to Tréguier where I taught for 8 years. i also taught in La Roche itself for 5 years in the Ecole Primaire Publque. This town and the surrounding areas remain very real to me. I know that the La Roche is on high ground but biking up the hill afterwards to Pommerit-Jaudy westward was still much higher up but after that to Plouëc-du- Trieux where I lived ,the ground levelled off. There are place names referring to Charles de Blois and Montfort in the surrounding area. Your diorama is brilliantly done. I can well imagine where the fighting was done. The road between La Roche - Gwengamp (Guingamp) is still there but dates back to Roman times as it is a Roman road. A place name in Runan after Pommerit- Jaudy in low latin "La Motta " was perhaps the Latin name of the village, then translated to Runan which means a small hill. Run , a hill and the suffix - an just the dimunitive. I wonder Kevin, if you have yet done a video of the "Battle of Saint Aubin-du- Cormier in 1488 when the English sided with the Breton army but due to arguments amongst the Bretons during the battle led to their defeat at the hands of the French. A disaster. I started writing an historical novel on this battle in 1988. This spelled the end of Breton independence. I lived not far away while I was a university student in Rennes. Anyhow, I was not aware of the details of this historical battle in La Roche-Derrien so close to my home back then. Thank you very kindly!

[@thehistorysquad]

Thanks for your comment. I'm slowly working my way through the various battles, successes and failures, so if I come across Saint Aubin-du- Cormier, I might take a look at it. 👍🏻

[@RedJesseGaming]

I always like this videos at night in bed, it's like soothing story telling that helps me sleep

[@garychynne1377]

thank yew kevin. thumbs up. the bowmen control battle after battle. thank you for cluing us in about so many battles and fights that we never hear about normally. there is no shortage of massacres and horrors. take care kevin gare

[@thehistorysquad]

Cheers Gary, I'll give you a call tomorrow to talk longbow for my grandson 👍🏻

[@hellequingentlemanbastard9497]

Ha, I just started to read Bernard Cornwell's "Harlequin" from the Thomas of Hookton series, for the umpteenth time

[@thehistorysquad]

What a great read!

[@hellequingentlemanbastard9497]

@@thehistorysquad - Yes it is, I'm right now at the part were Thomas is fleeing with the Blackbird, after Charles du Blois had raped her and took her child away. I really can't remember how many times I've been reading this series, but every time I do, I enjoy it immensely.

[@joshuacrawford1255]

Very informative. Very entertaining storytelling.

[@MrDobmeister]

Another excellent vid. Thanks for the tale-telling and modelling, sir.

[@michaelpage4199]

This was a tremendous bit of history. Can’t wait to see the next one. Cheers

[@SMac86]

“Everyone has a plan until they get punched in the face.” - Sir Mike Tyson 😂 The overconfidence here is amazing, how could he not have given that call for help sooner…?

[@sheilawest9757]

You are an absolute treasure of how you present your videos. Thankyou

[@thehistorysquad]

Cheers, thanks for watching 👍🏻

[@alm5992]

Man, the quality of this channel and all the work you go through to make it authentic as possible with the clothes, models, studio appearance! Good job; this would have been a show on the old History Channel for sure, if TV was still a thing.

[@thehistorysquad]

I appreciate that, thanks!

[@petehall889]

Another excellent description Kevin - packed with fascinating information as usual. Your models really do go from strength to strength. Being able to visualise the layout of the battle really brought it to life in my mind. Thank you for all your hard work in preparing your presentation. Can't wait for the next!

[@thehistorysquad]

I appreciate that Pete, thanks

[@frankgilb9756]

Great job i love it.again very interesting

[@scrappydoo7887]

Thank you for your efforts to bring us a good representation of the walls and battle in general 👍 I wish more KZbinrs took that kind of pride in their content instead of full reliance on fairly low rent animation. You sir are definitely a good egg 👍

[@thehistorysquad]

Haha, jolly good 👍🏻

[@eddiesolo1971]

Superb Kev, brilliant models and story telling.

[@thehistorysquad]

Thanks Simon 👍🏻

[@JagerLange]

I remember when reading Vagabond when it first came out that I thought La Roche-Derrien was fictionalised because I'd never heard of the place before. Another Cornwell set I need to re-read again soon. Like the diorama too - the backdrop reminds me a bit of the view from walking the walls at Boulogne years back on a school trip.

[@bradclifton5248]

I'd love to hear a summary of key military strategies that led to success as a general pattern.

[@ImWithBigRed]

Another excellent video Kevin. I’m glad you mentioned Vagabond, it’s part of an excellent series. Nearly as good as your model. 😊

[@thehistorysquad]

😂

[@FelixstoweFoamForge]

Another great video. Gotta say, the Grail-Quest series have got to be one of my favourites by Mr Cornwall.

[@grantmiller6570]

Great hearing real history and not made up stuff you get in movies etc.

[@Raelspark]

I'm reading Cornwell's Vagabond now. I never knew about the Breton wars. This is wild. This Charles of Blois is portrayed as a horrible man, but after death he is venerated and beatified. He killed thousands of people but is praised in the church for devotion to his religion. Crazy.

[@leeming1317]

"Good on ya lad!" I remember when i was in a lightning design class, and part of my 3d model were these cute 'approximations' of scaffolding with the lights, and I could move them like a little kinex pulley, IDK this just gave me a primal memory

[@Oppetsismiimsitsitc]

Love the Grail Quest trilogy. Cornwell's a master of pacing.

[@thehistorysquad]

Agreed!

[@frankieblue1945]

That was excellent Sir. I am really enjoying my History lessons.

[@thehistorysquad]

Glad to hear it! 👍🏻

[@thypotato7794]

Just reread Vagabond and I was so excited to hear you reference it!

[@thehistorysquad]

It's a great book for sure 👍🏻

[@jimmymclaine4430]

Amazing video. Im very visual and the models really help with the imagery and recounting of your stories. Keep up the amazing work!

[@thehistorysquad]

Thanks!! I will.

[@alastairnoremac4924]

Well done thoroughly enjoyed this episode the models etc add an extra interesting dimension to the tale excellent work sir..

[@thehistorysquad]

Thank you kindly!

[@Mr.Higginbotham]

Fascinating. Thank you Sir.

[@benvincent6747]

Ah...always glad to hear your insights . 😊

[@hux8052]

Love your videos.. they got me interested in the middle ages.

[@Leon-zh8sr]

Wow this is an amazing channel and you’re fantastic storyteller!! Ty for this.

[@pauladebruijn4202]

Excellent job on the models. Really helps to visualize the battles.

[@arthurdoucette1786]

Greetings once again from nova Scotia, another top shelf video, I must say, what an amazing teacher you are, you have a gift. I cannot stress how easy you make history to understand, I think you have found your true calling. As always best regards, Arthur

[@thehistorysquad]

Thanks Arthur, I just try to tell is as it was without getting too bogged down into the nuances, it makes it more fun and allows people to go on an do their own research if they're interested. Keep well.

[@leeming1317]

We did student parent night, one student had a dad hobbyist model, and made an amazing castle siege, gave me really pleasant memories with me late pa :-)

[@thehistorysquad]

That's awesome! There'll be a siege or two coming up in future episodes in this series 👍🏻

[@gerrypowell2748]

Great model,can see the work involved,did most of my army service in that region and have memories of its stunning beauty.

[@malcolmthompson9848]

Here in Fargo, ND I'm just beginning to paint my 15mm WOR/100 Years war project. Looking forward to you videos on the subject. Thanks

[@christophhaupt2520]

Wonderful narration. Love the model. Looking forward to seeing more!

[@thehistorysquad]

Oh yes, more to come!

[@thefanone]

Maybe make 4-6 trumpeter soldiers stand-by in cause one fails. Nice windmill and entire set. Great job on telling the tale

[@thehistorysquad]

A good idea 😜

[@patrickbarrett5650]

Excellent tale, really well told.👏🏻

[@thehistorysquad]

Glad you liked it!

[@nicholisredfern7463]

Never heard about this battle. I'm glad I know about it now. And I love all the models. It really does make it easier for me to understand, Thank-you!

[@thehistorysquad]

Glad to hear it! How're you settling in in Italy?

[@bostarbird5282]

Great story teller and awesome model building.

[@thehistorysquad]

Cheers Bo 👍🏻

[@Alssadar]

Thanks for the great video as usual, Kev, as well as the fantastic model to give us a great representation of the battle! Speaking of Bernard's books, with the holidays coming up, do you have any other recommendations (historical fiction and otherwise) about the Hundred Years War?

[@MrDobmeister]

A Cornwell devotee, I can heartily recommend the three-book trilogy The Grail Quest, of which Vagabond , referred to here is the second volume.

[@thehistorysquad]

The Hundred Years War by Alfred H Burne is quite comprehensive. I'm working my way through it 👍🏻

[@henryvagincourt4502]

@@thehistorysquad Excellent read, if I do say so!

[@christopherfranklin972]

Christian Cameron 'An Ill made Knight' is superb,it relates the adventures of Sir William Gold who fought as a 'routier' then later as a mercenary in Italy and a Crusader,four book series which make a fantastic read.

[@willyrackham2957]

Well done love the model ...I visited La Roche Derrien ..the black castle is actually an iron age earthworks ...I couldn't find it to start with so asked at the local cafe she explained it is written in Gaelic so black is Dur as in skien dur black knife ...the Blois family moved to Suffolk in the early 1700 s and had a large estate thier which is still there also the local pub in Yoxford was called the Blois Arms which were on the pub sign

[@thehistorysquad]

Wow, fascinating, I knew about the black castle. not actually being a castle but not what happened to the Blois family - thanks 👍🏻

[@kirkmorrison6131]

A great telling of the story, and really great scratch built models. I will finish and paint the trees as soon as I get some more florist tape.

[@thehistorysquad]

Haha, thanks mate, I'll stand by 👍🏻

[@willa.9261]

Always love the models. Thanks for showing and telling!

[@thehistorysquad]

No problem 👍🏻

[@madade27]

Nice one KJev....I wonder what Sir Thomas Blackstone would have made of it?,, (ahem).......

[@liamlilley2959]

Splendid video, Kevin and marvellous work on the city with a very fetching Windmill. I look forward to the hundred years war series!

[@thehistorysquad]

👍🏻 Cheers Liam. I've already done some episodes on the 100YW, in case you haven't seen them yet, you can catch up

[@liamlilley2959]

@@thehistorysquad Excellent stuff, I'll go have a look for them now, thanks

[@imdeplorable2241]

Thank you for this historical education. 👍

[@46templar]

Kev it's nice to see your wearing the Warwickshire Bear and Ragged Staff

[@Jason-ts1rx]

Love the model, definitely helps visualizing the story.

[@thehistorysquad]

Glad you like it!

[@dangerchris1915]

Great history lesson. Really enjoy your models. Always learning something on your channel.

[@thehistorysquad]

Glad to hear it!

[@wezsmith80]

Fantastic history channel

[@thehistorysquad]

Wow, thanks!!

[@marksingingforasmile.8457]

Well Kevin you kept my attention with this History lesson Great listening 👌

[@ponyote]

Love your models. Your aesthetic is wonderful.

[@thehistorysquad]

Thank you! Cheers!

[@kathylesnewski5442]

Can you make a medieval medical playlist please wicked dude

[@shirleymental4189]

Ah yes that English chant that has echoed through the years: 'Come and have a go, if you think you're 'ard enough'!!

[@sherryp.thompson1697]

just subscribed. you are the first channel I've ever subscribed to. Thank you so much for the brilliant content. I so look forward to your videos and humor. : )

[@thehistorysquad]

Wow, thanks Sherry, that's quite an accolade, I appreciate it very much. 👍🏻

[@pkj77]

Interesting video, i love these types of videos, and those models you make amazing it really put things in perspective man and the soldiers well made stay safe cheers...Peter from Denmark

[@scottmarsh2991]

My new favorite channel

[@thehistorysquad]

Excellent, great to hear. 👍🏻

[@MarkHansen1990]

Great story and a fine model.

[@captaincruise8796]

Wonderful model. Thank you for sharing this stuff!

[@thehistorysquad]

My pleasure!

[@fredsimmons2793]

All is vanity it seems, and the rooster still crows Kevin!Health to you good man!

[@thehistorysquad]

Haha, cheers Fred 👍🏻

[@sharonwhiteley6510]

Goes to show no plan is foolproof. Sad about the retribution and slaughter that followed. Thanks Kevin. May GOD bless

[@thehistorysquad]

Nice to see you're catching up on some old vids. Thanks 👍🏻

[@ragecharacter4743]

Hey Kevin good to see u.Thanks for the video.

[@thehistorysquad]

No problem 👍

[@richardh1764]

I read that book, one of 3 if I remember, awesome book.

[@7thangelad586]

Fabulous presentation! Where do you get such intricately-designed statues? The battlefields are so lifelike!

[@thehistorysquad]

The miniatures are mostly from Perry Minatures, my wife and I paint them up ourselves and I make up the models. 👍🏻

[@7thangelad586]

@@thehistorysquad They’re fantastic!

[@logansechrist3672]

I appreciate your hard work.

[@garysmith3173]

As always fantastic sir.🥁🌻🏹

[@thehistorysquad]

Thanks again!

[@deancoopey1256]

Great . Never knew about it - thankyou!

[@sweetpea17]

I so enjoy these. Your attention to detail and effort is so appreciated. Crack on Sir!!

[@thehistorysquad]

Thanks Cheryl 👍🏻

[@oliver5482]

Glad to see you back to health, good sir! On Marche

[@thehistorysquad]

That's so kind of you, thanks!!

[@Leon-bc8hm]

Loved it as always.

[@Cormano980]

What's amazing about the french is that no matter how many times they got defeated, they still managed to get their armies back together, even if for more beatings

[@BUZZKILLJRJR]

The model really helps me envision and imagine what happened and how with your explanation. Wish I would have watch before the 100 years war 😂 but I'm caught up now.

[@marcoengelbracht4141]

Not only your great story telling, but also your modelling is outstanding. You should start to sell them 😉

[@thehistorysquad]

Haha, funny enough, a friend has suggested once the 100 Years War series is over, that I sell them. A good idea, but we'll have to see if I can bring myself to part with them.

[@genogallaher837]

Thank You; Mr. Hicks I Love Your work; Everything about Your presentations .. No one else can do it the way You do ...

[@thehistorysquad]

Wow, how lovely of you, thanks.

[@Aramis419]

Another fantastically told story! Speaking of stories, what are the stories behind the cap badge and the boar?

[@thehistorysquad]

Haha, I'm just teasing with the Wars of the Roses. The cap badge is from the Earl of Warwick, and the boar is from Richard Duke of Gloucester. 👍🏻

[@tomhirons7475]

great job Kevin.

[@joek600]

I love your little dioramas. I’m a graphic designer so I have nothing against technology, but I find that there is no 3d model presentation ( at least low budget) that can match a model. I’m also sculpting miniatures as a hobby, and your channel is the best company while I’m working on them. I wonder do you play also? Or you just collect?

[@thehistorysquad]

Hey Joe, thanks for watching! I don't play (though I used to around 4 decades ago), but I do enjoy making them 👍🏻

[@tomtaylor6163]

The French were too busy preparing Croissants

[@hardrocksuk]

That does take a while... 😁