Tag: 1513

Free Download Graham Turner, "Scottish Renaissance Armies 1513-1550"
English | 2008 | pages: 68 | ISBN: 184603325X | PDF | 25,8 mb
This book details the armies of what is known as "the Rough Wooing" – the most active period of Scottish warfare, which saw conflicts against both the English Tudor monarchs and notable internal struggles between the Stuart kings and their unruly lords in the Marches and highlands. Militarily, this covers an important transition period, which saw the change from medieval to Renaissance armies, with the spread of firearms and cannon, the involvement of various foreign mercenaries and tactics ranging from lightning cavalry raids to pitched battles and sieges, as well as early instances of the classic Highland Clan charge. The author analyzes these changes in the context of the ongoing conflict as well as examining the colorful costumes, armor and heraldry worn during the period, a diverse mix of late medieval, Elizabethan and Highland clothing and armor.

Free Download Stephen Walsh, "Flodden 1513: Scotland’s greatest defeat"
English | 2006 | pages: 96 | ISBN: 1841769592 | PDF | 10,7 mb
Osprey’s examination of the Battle of Flodden, in which the Scottish and English armies clashed on 9 September 1513. The Scots were superior in terms of artillery and well-trained in the new Renaissance tactics, whereas the English deployed more traditional methods. Historically, this battle is well-known as the last in which the longbow played a role and the first in which artillery had a considerable effect. Recognized as the greatest Scottish defeat in history, it resulted in the death of Scotland’s king. It plunged the country into mourning and extinguished Scotland’s threat to Henry VIII’s reign for the next three decades. This book examines battle, the different tactics of the opposing armies and the personalities of the commanders.