Great English Battles

The English have always fought. It is part of their makeup, and provides much of their history. But what makes them so good at being Warriors is their ethos. Their ability to stand side by side as ‘shoulder companions’ in any conflict and fight for ‘each other’. Like the Anglo-Saxons on their Shield Wall. They were more scared of being regarded as being ‘nul’ or ‘nothing’ by others. In the same way the soldiers in the trenches of the First World War would often quote that they fought for each other.

This true warrior ethos provides unity of effort not just in war, but also in sport, and a peaceful society with good values and good natured people. It is what makes us difficult to fight, yet so good natured and good with each other. It gives us the confidence to be tolerant. It makes the English a united culture, the envy of so many around the world. It is part of the English Enigma. It is why the English can laugh at ourselves and celebrate defeats. It is their confidence and their very character.

• The Battle of Brunanburgh (Brananburgh)
  ‘The Forming of England’
  
  
• The Battle of Hastings
  ‘To die for England.’
  
  
• The Battle of Crécy
  ‘The English against all odds’
  
  
• The Battle of Agincourt
  ‘The English Archers Finest Hour’
  
  

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