Chapter I: Page

The true Starting-Point for a History of the Army 1

The Primitive Army of the English 5

Its Distinctive Peculiarity 6

Battle of Hastings 6

The English at Durazzo 7

The Introduction and Insufficiency of Knight-Service 8

Persistence of the old English Tactics; Battle of Tenchbrai 9

Battles of Brenville, Beaumont and the Standard 10

Blending of Offensive and Defensive Arms of Infantry 11

Rise of the Cavalry; the Tournament 11

Henry II.'s Military Policy 11

The Assize of Arms 12

Richard I. and the Crusades 13

Introduction of the Cross and of the Military Band 14

Decay of the Feudal Force and its Causes 14

The Great Charter and its Results 15

Reforms of Edward I.; Commissions of Array; Statute of
Winchester 16

Battle of Falkirk 17

Battle of Bannockburn 18

Revival of old English Tactics at Halidon Hill 19

CHAPTER II

The System of Hiring Troops by Indent 22

Chivalry; the Men-at-Arms 23

Horses 25

Retinue of the Knight 26

Administrative Organisation and Tactical Formation of
Men-at-Arms 26

Pauncenars and Hobelars 27

Welsh Spearmen; English Archers 28

General Organisation of the Army; Pay; Corrupt Practices 30