Essex Dogs: In the Footsteps of the Crécy Campaign

In the first episode Dan travels through the beautiful cities and fertile countryside of Normandy, just like Edward and his men did in 1346, smashing through towns like Valognes and Carentan. Meeting with Prof. Michael Livingston, Dan explores how the English army fought, and crucially, how it was supposed to operate in hostile lands.

Edward III's campaign is about to take a turn for the worse. Approaching the mighty city of Rouen, Edward learns that King Philippe VI of France, rather than shying away from action, has reinforced or destroyed all the bridges across the River Seine between the sea and Paris. He’s trying to spring a trap that will allow him to crush the English invaders.