The Battle of Formigny (1450)

As the Hundred Years’ War entered its final chapter, England and France fought for control of Normandy. In this episode of Bow & Blade, Michael and Kelly examine the road to the Battle of Formigny and its decisive impact on the war.
The hosts of Bow & Blade:
Kelly DeVries is a Professor Emeritus at Loyola University in Maryland and Honorary Historical Consultant at the Royal Armouries. You can learn more about Kelly on his Wikipedia page.
Michael Livingston teaches at The Citadel and is the author of numerous books on medieval history as well as fiction novels. You can learn more about Michael on his website, or follow him on Twitter @medievalguy
Music: “Battle of the Creek” by Alexander Nakarada (www.serpentsoundstudios.com)
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As the Hundred Years’ War entered its final chapter, England and France fought for control of Normandy. In this episode of Bow & Blade, Michael and Kelly examine the road to the Battle of Formigny and its decisive impact on the war.
The hosts of Bow & Blade:
Music: “Battle of the Creek” by Alexander Nakarada (www.serpentsoundstudios.com)
Licensed under Creative Commons BY Attribution 4.0 License
http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/
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Facts Only

* England and France fought for control of Normandy as the Hundred Years’ War entered its final chapter.
* Michael Livingston and Kelly DeVries examined the road to the Battle of Formigny and its impact on the war.
* Kelly DeVries is a Professor Emeritus at Loyola University in Maryland.
* Kelly DeVries is an Honorary Historical Consultant at the Royal Armouries.
* Michael Livingston teaches at The Citadel.
* Michael Livingston is the author of numerous books on medieval history and fiction novels.
* Music used was “Battle of the Creek” by Alexander Nakarada.

Executive Summary

Michael Livingston and Kelly DeVries examine the path leading to the Battle of Formigny during the final chapter of the Hundred Years’ War, focusing on its decisive influence on the conflict. The episode explores the events and consequences surrounding this battle as part of their discussion on medieval history. Kelly DeVries is a Professor Emeritus at Loyola University in Maryland and an Honorary Historical Consultant at the Royal Armouries. Michael Livingston teaches at The Citadel and has authored books on medieval history and fiction. The segment features music from Alexander Nakarada, titled “Battle of the Creek.”

Full Take

The narrative structures a historical examination around a specific military turning point, positioning the Battle of Formigny not as an isolated event but as a pivotal moment in the larger conflict over Normandy. The framing establishes credibility through the stated academic and historical standing of the hosts. The underlying pattern suggests that understanding large-scale conflicts requires tracing the intermediate steps—the "road to" a decisive battle—to grasp its full significance, rather than focusing solely on the outcome. This appeals to an intellectual desire for process over simple conclusion. A key implication is the importance of contextualizing military action within a broader historical trajectory. The question arises whether emphasizing the *process* of leading up to Formigny inherently shifts focus from tactical engagement to strategic historical momentum, and what role does this balance play in fostering cognitive sovereignty regarding complex historical causation. What further analysis is required to assess if the exploration of the road truly provides novel insights into the long-term political and social ramifications beyond the immediate military context?