Dear Mr. Cornwell, I am halfway through your book “Azincourt”, which I find very hard to put down. Indeed I shall be sorry when the story ends. I have spent the last 8-9 years training as a Man-at-Arms specialising in the Hundred Years War and the Wars of the Roses. Like Hook I started originally as an archer and have shot with men capable of shooting war bows i.e the Towton Archers. It has been a journey of discovery, not only of a steady appreciation of the physical attributes required, but of the various capabilities inherent in different weapons and armour. A hands on approach has taught me that skill is not enough, without speed and aggression. You seem so familiar with this form of combat, have you indulged yourself? I live the life when I am at events and when I am researching period equipment and training and to me you have it taped. My training partner recommended “Azincourt”, “It’s as if you were there”, he said. I agree and I haven’t even got the battle yet!, Best Regards, Phil Berry