The Wars of the Breton Succession is an easy introduction to the early Hundred Years War period, competing factions of Montfort and Blois were supported by Edward III of England and Philip VI of France. At the heart of the collection are two Franco-Breton armies, both modelled after the French IV/64 army list, giving both sides an identical number of mounted knights, men-at-arms, pavisiers, crossbowmen and bidets. Our games, both sides may employ allied contingents of English or French. For an overview of the conflict, I would recommend “The Hundred Years War, Trial by Battle” by J. Sumpetion. Chapter XI is devoted to the early stage of the succession war.
During the opening stage of the conflict, support for either
faction formed a north versus south relation, that is Montfort received support
from the coastal towns located in the north and west, and du Blois from towns
in the south and east. Nonetheless, during the course of the 24-year conflict, the
nobles were not averse to altering their allegiance.
Blois faction led by Bertrand du Guesclin
Montfort faction
The Earl of Northampton assisted by Sir Thomas Dagworth and Sir John Chandos command the English. For the campaigns in Aquitaine and Spain, the Black Prince will command.
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