A volume from the series "Warfare in History". In the 14th century, the English merchant fleet made an important contribution to the successful campaigns and battles of King Edward III and his son, the 'Black Prince'. This contribution is closely examined and described here. The complex process involved in the formation of a fleet is addressed, as are the career opportunities for seamen, the importance of family connections in port communities, and the types of ships used for the war effort. All in all, a multi-faceted and well-founded study of the most diverse aspects of maritime logistics in the 14th century.
Group
Books (first-hand)
Author
Lambert, C. L.
Title
Shipping the medieval Military. English Maritime Logistics in the Fourteenth Century
