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Old 23rd March 2013, 08:08 PM   #10
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Originally Posted by David R
...Burgundy hired most of it's archers from Britain ...
I can't resist the off topic .
In the Battle of Aljubarrota (1385) a decisive confirmation of Portugal independence from Spain, English archers were of tremendous help, aligning with Portuguese crossbow men.
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