There are many variations of Calais that have remained English. But the position of this piece of land was precarious, the English had to maintain a good fortress and a solid garrison - all to ensure that the Flanders wool provided prosperity for England.
In 1436 Calais withstood the attack of 30 thousand army of Burgundians. In 1451 the city was in the same position as the army of Henry VI - a close defeat. Calais was saved by the inept actions of Olivier de Coëtivy, seneschal of Guyenne. When Bordeaux was taken by the French, he dared its inhabitants to pay a tax for the maintenance of the army. At the same time, Bordeaux residents expected a more hospitable situation than under the English, for whom it was like their native land. Not surprisingly, the English easily regained control of Bordeaux and captured the seneschal.
What if de Coëtivy had found a common language with the Bordeaux people, which would have allowed the French to release forces on Calais? Since the loss of Calais would be a terrible blow to the king and England, what impact would it have on the War of the Roses, trade and the army? What will be the attempts to return to France, if any? It'll be interesting to hear the thoughts
In 1436 Calais withstood the attack of 30 thousand army of Burgundians. In 1451 the city was in the same position as the army of Henry VI - a close defeat. Calais was saved by the inept actions of Olivier de Coëtivy, seneschal of Guyenne. When Bordeaux was taken by the French, he dared its inhabitants to pay a tax for the maintenance of the army. At the same time, Bordeaux residents expected a more hospitable situation than under the English, for whom it was like their native land. Not surprisingly, the English easily regained control of Bordeaux and captured the seneschal.
What if de Coëtivy had found a common language with the Bordeaux people, which would have allowed the French to release forces on Calais? Since the loss of Calais would be a terrible blow to the king and England, what impact would it have on the War of the Roses, trade and the army? What will be the attempts to return to France, if any? It'll be interesting to hear the thoughts