A close study of the military and political strategies of Edward III and the Black Prince, whose great victories had by 1360 made England the foremost martial nation of Europe.

Introduction
"He Might Come and Amend It": The Weardale Campaign of 1327, Edward III's Military Apprenticeship
"Oneliche to Conquer [T]ham in Bataile": The Dupplin Moor Campaign, 1332
"To Kindel Yow Care, and Crak Yowre Crowne": The Siege of Berwick and Battle of Halidon Hill, 1333
"Apon Thayme Tyte, for Thai Ar Welle Nere Dyscumffyte": From Scotland to France, 1334-1347
"Great Expenses and Little Success in War": Strategy and Edward III's Diplomacy in the Low Countries, 1337-1338
"To Shac him by the Berd": The Cambrai-Thiérach Campaign, 1339
"With Sorrow on Ilka Syde": Flanders and the Two Kings of France, 1340
"To Bring Our Rightful Challenge to a Quick Conclusion": The Siege of Tournai, 1340
The Invasion of 1346: Strategic Options and Historiography
"To Make an End to the War by Battle": The Crécy Chevauchée, 1346
"In Pursuit of His Quarrel": The Siege of Calais and the Year of Miracles in Retrospect
"Giving the Frenchmen Sharper Provocation to Fight": The Twin Chevauchées of 1335
"To Make Chevauchées and Harm His Enemies": Three Campaigns of Early 1356
"Eager for Battle Because of the Peace Which Usually Comes with it": The Poitiers Campaign, 1356
"Courting Combat to Maintain the Right of Their Lord, But Not Finding Any Takers": The Reims Campaign and Peace, 1359-1360
Appendix 1: The Strength of the Army at La Hougue, 1346
Bibliography
Index