The Medieval Battle of Otterburn | Hundred Years War [Episode 10]

The Battle of Otterburn, during the Hundred Years War, was a fierce and bloody clash between the English and Scots in 1388, with legendary figures on both sides. Join Kevin Hicks as he continues with the Hundred Years War series telling the story of the Battle of Otterburn where the English army was led by the valiant Henry "Hotspur" Percy, while the Scots were commanded by the formidable Sir James Douglas, also known as "Black Douglas" because of his black hair and fearsome reputation.
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Not only are you a veteran. You are an amazing storyteller, a student of history, and you play instruments… You my good sir are a renaissance man!!!

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Who knew there was history before 1776?? 😁🇺🇸 love the channel Kevin, easily my favorite. cheers 🍻 from the colonies

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What? Next thing you say you're aware Americans didn't invent writing!

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What do you mean? God created the world in 1776.

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"persuaded him nicely...".. love that bit.. especially your face kev made me chuckle 🤭

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[@thehistorybard6333]

I love that you cover some of these lesser known battles, they might not be the big names like Crecy or Agincourt but theyre just as dramatic and fascinating! The Douglas family were a fierce bunch who played a key role at several points in medieval Scottish history, its interesting to hear of another of their exploits

[@chriscookesuffolk]

Completely agree and it's great to hear,learn and enjoy them in such an entertaining way.

[@alexwilliamson1486]

Otterburn! Know it well….trained there for years with the British Army…I think I saw the sun twice in all those years…a bleak and miserable (but breathtaking) place. Great post as usual Kev!👍🏻

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😂 I know exactly what you mean 👍🏻

[@AB-ye6cl]

I'm a descendant of Sir Robert de Lawdere of Edrimgton , from the family known as The Lauders of the Bass (Roxk) who were loyal to the Scottish Crown for over 600 years who was present at Otterburn and mentioned by Froissart as a renowned hero. I think you the best medieval historian on KZbin as you understand just how violent and chaotic the battles were and how capable the men who fought them were to knock someone on the head with no hesitation. I recently saw a video of the Atherstone Ball maybe 200 men trying to get in a doorway of a pub defended by the winners. All jammed together so tight people were climbing on top of the crowd to kick or punch each other.

[@sonny2593]

Otterburn castle is absolutely stunning

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I love those little dioramas for each episode. Visualisation is a big part of learning and its so much more enjoyable to learn about new stuff and immerse yourself if you have some form of visual engagement instead of dry texts from a book.

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Totally agree!

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You make amazing videos, fantastic models , an expert archer AND a Veteran....AND you play instruments!? My mind is officially blown. You Sir, are just simply AWESOME 👌

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hes a real renaissance man

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[@als3022]

And now I want a video on medieval music in camp. :p Fun times, and battles I don't know about. Medieval isn't my forte and love to listen to those who know more. Especially with a sense of humor. When you have a prisoner, remember to ask "nicely"

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My mothers family is Douglas, I cannot thank you enough for telling this, that was deeply fancinating I have been watching all your videos and you really make history come to life, please dont stop telling these stories

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Came down from Durham with my girlfriend roundabout 2001 to visit Warwick Castle and an Archery display was on by the castle gate entrance, the Bowman was absolutely captivating and I’ve spoken of him so many times and couldn’t believe it when I found you on here. Still as informative and captivating as back then. Keep up the great work

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Wow, thanks Steven, will do 👍🏻

[@andrewschmidt5312]

Historian, Bowman, and plays the flute! Man for all seasons. Thanks for making history fun!

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My pleasure, thanks for watching 👍🏻

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Oh, please please please write a book about the Tudor period. You are a true and wonderful story teller. I am so grateful to find your KZbin channel.

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Haha, thanks Heather, no books, but more Tudor videos will be coming along in due course 👍🏻

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[@colinp2238]

Hi Kevin, another interesting video. Otterburn was my last camp as a Cadet Sergeant in the ACF in summer 1971. In September 1971 I reached the grand old age of 17 and enlisted. In March 1972 I was at Otterburn with 94 Locating Regiment RA, either to see if I wanted to transfer from 5 Light RA, or just to get me out of the way as 5 were training for NI and I was too young to go. 5 RA were at the time stationed at Bulford Camp not a million miles from the grave of a famous archer. 94 RA had sent 2 of it's batteries with 32 Heavy RA to NI. 32 were stationed at Hildesheim, BAOR and in November 1972 changed locations to become 32 Light RA at Bulford and 5 light became 5 Heavy at Hildesheim. Gunner Curtis RA, of 94 Loc Regt RA is listed as the first soldier to be killed on Irish soil since 1921, although this is now disputed. After hearing your pipe playing I realise what the French wanted to cut the fingers off English bowmen was all about. Stay safe and take care.

[@Ian-mj4pt]

Another good day Kevin giving us some more education . Thanks Kevin

[@jayhaack2883]

A story and a musical show...who could ask for more?

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[@keithskelhorne3993]

Great vid, interesting as usual,. Thanks Kev. AAARRRGH! Otterburn, flash backs to standing knee deep in mud half way down a dems pit, with an effin blizzard blowing a hoolie!

[@NASkeywest]

Hello Proffesor Hicks! Just checking in for role call. Would be cool to see a video on the “Hellfire Club.” Or other weird stuff the wealthy an powerful get into through history

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Maybe when I get back to the UK in the spring, I might make a visit. Thanks for the suggestion. 👍🏻

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Whatever you put your hand and mind to Kevin,is pure quality.

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Wow, thanks Fred 👍🏻

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Love ya dude

[@oberstul1941]

The tune at the beginning was so quaint - I loved it. As I love your 100 years war series. Cheers, good Sir!

[@BleedEaglesGreen023]

The hundred years war series is one of my favourites on this channel. I have no previous knowledge of the topic so you're giving me quite the lesson Kevin.

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You are such a wonderful storyteller. I so enjoy listening to your stories. A national treasure!!

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What a battle, what a battle. I like the flute.. very nice touch.

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As an American it has been a blessing finding you.

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Sorry to be watching late getting ready for a big storm. Always learn great things on history!

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You sir are a pleasure to listen to and learn from. A true master story teller, historian, archer, model builder, and just downright fun to watch. Please keep up the excellent work. God bless.

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.......and don't forget whistle player 😜 Thanks for watching 👍🏻

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I wish my history teacher back in school was just a little bit like you...

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Such a great series, very educational for any age! Kevin is a knowledgeable looney which makes it all so interesting and captivating. Keep ‘em comin’ Kev!!

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Thanks for this latest lesson. It is good to cover the lesser known battles as well as the major ones. I love the models and your outfits and accessories. Cheers from Texas.

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Glad you enjoyed this one David. As always we appreciate your support 👍🏻

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BRILLIANT, CHEERS KEV. WILL AND ELAINE.

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These should be shown in history classes

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Kev what a multi talented man you are… Thanks a bunch for another lesson in history.

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[@pag-op7wi]

First learned about this battle from the great Nigel Tranter’s historical fiction novel, The Stewart Trilogy (Lords of Misrule). Great job on the video as always, and I cannot suggest Mr Tranter enough for any fan of history who hasn’t had the pleasure of reading his work!

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Great video. Plenty of interesting detail. Please, keep 'em coming!

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Yep, more to come!

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Fantastic story from a master story teller! Thank you Mr. Hicks!

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You are my archery, history, music, and diorama inspiration. Thanks for the video

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Thank you for the music Kevin. What a great story' and what an excellent modeller you are!

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Thank you kindly!

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Love the battle episodes. The models and dioramas solidify your narration well.👌

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Thanks!

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Just sat and binged all of these, please upload the next one soon!

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Thanks for watching, I'll get to it as soon as I can 👍🏻

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Very nice, we get to hear about the other sides victories! I’m sure it’s not easy for you to do but we do appreciate it.

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Love the flute playing!

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Learning a lot about the past. Thank you very much for your videos. I enjoy them.

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I always learn something new from your videos! Keep up the great work!

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Excellent

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Love the videos! Always listen to them in the background when walking my dog 😂🐕

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Education as it should be!! Appreciate the models you make. Thanks for the time you take on these videos.🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿

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It's my pleasure, thank you for watching,

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Fantastic Kevin

[@cjsmithdo]

Always a pleasure to watch sir!!

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Amazing one!

[@dangomez1269]

I just read Froissart's account of this battle 2 days ago. Love your content Kevin, thank you so much, from a history nerd and American swordsman. Cheers.

[@dmcarpenter2470]

Kevin, as always, well-done and informative video. Thanks.

[@JCOwens-zq6fd]

Beautifully done sir. God bless

[@patrickbo2045]

What a lovely touch to pick up on Edward's demise. The other video I wondered if he would survive disentery, then forgot to check myself!

[@Crowhillgal]

Wonderful video! I really enjoy learning about historical events from you. Your dioramas and models are great! Thank you so much for making the videos fun and interesting to watch.

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You're most welcome, thanks for watching 👍🏻

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Thanks!

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[@garychynne1377]

thank yew kevin. tremendous tales from time.

[@TheEarthistheLords]

Another great episode. Really appreciate your effort in making all those dioramas

[@thehistorysquad]

Thank you so much 😀

[@jchoward6451]

Thanks! This was a great story, well told, and with much value added by yourself.

[@thehistorysquad]

Wow, thanks JC, that's most kind of you. I'm glad you enjoyed Otterburn, I'm working on painting up more models for Shrewsbury right now 👍🏻

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Great visual love the models and the stories thank you

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Glad you like them!

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Just found your channel the other day thanks to a chance post to reddit. Very glad to have found it!

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I love your use of wit and humor peppered in with fascinating facts, it keeps learning new and known things fun and interesting and entertaining.

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Cheers!

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Coolll! I like the smaller battles as well- your a great speaker!!

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I appreciate that!

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Brilliant video yet again Kevin! 👏 if only my teachers at school had as much enthusiasm for history as you do! Keep them coming can’t get enough! Much love 👍

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Cheers Alex 👍🏻

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Wow, your channel is certainly growing! Congratulations, almost a thousand likes already. Keep em coming, I love sharing these with my kids. Cheers

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Ah, thanks Bobby, that's much appreciated. Glad the kids are enjoying them too 👍🏻

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Wow this channel is amazing, that was really immersive really enjoyed it.

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Cheers!

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Thanks

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Greetings once again from nova Scotia, thank you for another great video, I enjoyed this little bit of story telling, you really are a renaissance man. Thanks again, be well, and as always best regards, Arthur

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Thanks Arthur.....spring is hopefully just around the corner and it'll soon be time to get the bow out 👍🏻

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Greetings from Indiana, USA! Another great video, Kevin!

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Hello there & thanks!

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Not far from where I'm from

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Im loving this series. Brilliant as always and never ever disappointed. You probably could hear the kids call out going crazy when they heard the shoutout Kevin. Lol oh and they want to learn your instrument now. Ill tell them to keep it down next time. Thanks mate

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Excellent! Thanks Darrell, glad you're enjoying the series and that the kids were happy. All the best down under 👍🏻

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Thanks very much!!

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@@thehistorysquad you’re welcome I salute you

[@fredazcarate4818]

Sir I enjoyed your video presentation. It was and is a brilliant bit of work. Your description of the maneuvers employed by Scotts riveting, the English counter attack got my blood up, and the Scotts counter rally smashing. I can not describe how joyous it is to both see in miniature hear the narrative. Thank you for sharing your knowledge of The Battle Of Otterburn .

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You're most welcome Fred, I appreciate you watching 👍🏻

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Love the content fella 👌

[@josephturner7569]

I did not know. Been on excercise there. Nice local pub.

[@Calum_S]

Recounted in the song Lammas Tide and inspiration for The Ballad of Chevy Chase.

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Man!!!!!!!!! What a channel you have produced! I'm sure your good ol gal helps too! Love you brother!!! I really do!

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Cheers buddy 👍🏻

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Very cool history bard !!!

[@tylerm4321]

So good man love your videos

[@welshman8954]

James Douglas the mad man of Otterburn

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A really good video

[@victabeer3960]

Great model Kev

[@andrewrice2376]

Excellent video Kevin - I like the way you mention that it made little difference to the average borderer who won or lost these battles, as they were the one's who suffered regardless. The curse you mention I think is the one made by Gavin Dunbar, Archbishop of Glasgow, who in 1525 made his 'Great Monition of Cursing' against the Border Reivers, the families who banded together to protect themselves and to raid and counter raid from others in the borders. Apparently the 'Greit Cursing' as it was called took about 20 minutes to read out, and cursed them riding, standing, sitting, walking, their heads, their eyes, their hair...and just about everything else he could think of!

[@thehistorysquad]

Haha, yes, believe it or not I've read that curse it does go on a bit. Thanks for watching 👍🏻

[@andrewrice2376]

@@thehistorysquad Oh it does, that's for sure! :D

[@petehall889]

A very interesting account Kevin - many thanks. It's always hard for an Englishman to swallow the details of a defeat, but I'm sure we acquitted ourselves well, despite the unwise decision to attack in failing light. At least we were able to nick items from their camp, no doubt including their spurtles - hope the Scots enjoyed lumpy porridge for a bit. My instant reaction to your news that we had nipped around the back of the camp and sacked it revived in my mind accounts of the attack by the French on our baggage train at Agincourt. I'm certain that, being jolly decent chaps, we didn't butcher the boys and crippled soldiers guarding it at Otterburn. 😅

[@thehistorysquad]

One would certainly hope not 👍🏻

[@chrisanderson5317]

Nice pipin' me lad. A war lasting 100 years ought to provide a lot of material, but there were sometimes years between battles in this conflict.

[@Jack-xo2zp]

Thank you for the video. If I may suggest, the video would be clearer to understand if there had been some maps with arrows of movement to show how the land was laid out and how the armies maneuvered.

[@kennethoconnell8476]

Ponteland Castle, nor Pontland. Pronounce the ‘e’, Pont E Land (Island in the River Pont). It’s now the Blackbird Inn, the father of an ex-girlfriend of mine used to own it, before passing on. I, also, went on my training exercises, and clearance ops, destroying unexploded munitions. Fun days in Bomb Disposal. I like the story of this Battle. Thanks.