User blog:Deathblade 100/Medieval Mayhem: Henry V vs William the Conqueror

We are here to decide which of these all powerful kings is deadlier;

William the Conqueror- The daring and deadly French duke; who crushed his English enemies and crowned himself king

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Henry V- The devastating English king; whose armies invaded France and fought in the One Hundred Year War

WHO...IS...DEADLIEST?

To find out the history of war and modern science collide, as we test the weapons and tactics used by these legends of war. We dissect their strength and weaknesses and file them into a fight to the death. It's no rules, no safety, no mercy. It's a duel to the death to find out who is the Deadliest Warrior.

William the Conqueror info
"Look, I have already grasped my kingdom."

- William

Born in 1028 in Normandy, King William I of England, also known as William the Conqueror, is known for his conquest of England and eventual rise to power. William had convinced himself that the crown of England was for the taking, and that he could successfully conquer England in a short period of time. As he strengthened Normandy's defenses and rallied 7,000 troops, in 1066 he finally conquered England in only a few months. As a result, William was the first Normand King of England and soon began for fortify his regime by building dozens of castles and spreading his royal army around the land. William's reign was so powerful it reshaped England as a whole during the Middle Ages. After a fatal horse riding injury when he was 59, William divided his succession between his three sons, Robert, William Rufus, and Henry. His youngest son, Henry, later became the famous King Henry I of England.

William the Conqueror weapons
William conquered England with:

Long Range: Torsion Catapult

Mid Range: Composite Crossbow

Close Range: Norman Broadsword

Armour: Chainmail and Kite Shield

Tactic: Battle of Hastings

Henry V info
"We few, we happy few, we band of brothers; for he who sheds his blood with me, shall be my brother..."

- Henry V, William Shakespeare's play of the same name.

Henry V (16 September 1386/1387 – 31 August 1422) was King of England from 1413 until his death at the age of either 34 or 35 in 1422. He was the second English monarch who came from the House of Lancaster.

After military experience fighting the Welsh during the revolt of Owain Glyn Dwr,  and against the powerful aristocratic Percys of Northumberland at the Battle of Shrewsbury, Henry came into political conflict with his father, whose health was increasingly precarious from 1405 onward. After his father's death in 1413, Henry assumed control of the country and embarked on war with France in the ongoing Hundred Years' War (1337–1453) between the two nations. His military successes culminated in his famous victory at the Battle of Agincourt (1415) and saw him come close to conquering France. After months of negotiation with Charles VI of France, the Treaty of Troyes (1420) recognized Henry V as regent and heir-apparent to the French throne, and he was subsequently married to Charles's daughter, Catherine of Valois (1401–37). Following Henry V's sudden and unexpected death in France two years later, he was succeeded by his infant son, who reigned as Henry VI (1422–61, 1470–71).

(Source: Wikipedia)



Henry V weapons
Henry invaded France with:

Long Range: Trebuchet

Mid Range: Longbow

Close Range: Longsword

Armour: Steel Plate and Heater Shield

Tactic: Battle of Agincourt

Battle
TBC