Hawkwood's last campaign
Theme: John Hawkwood
Hawkwood 21 The Last Campaign - Members Only
Would Hawkwood's career end in triumph or disaster?
Hawkwood 20 A Tales of Two Captains - Members Only
A clash of titans
Hawkwood 19 A Tale of Two Cities - Members Only
The forces of light and liberty and imperial darkness seem destined to fight
Hawkwood Omnibus 6 EPs 16-18 - Members Only
The late 70s and 80s saw Hawkwood move his home from the Romagna to Tuscany, within the orbit of Florence; and despite fighting on a number of campaigns, the relationship with Florence deepened.
Hawkwood 18 Castagnaro - Members Only
In 1387 Hawkwood was approached by Giovanni Ubaldini, Padua's military commander, to come and fight against Verona. He agreed, and by March was in the field, facing his enemy by the River Adige near the village of Castagnaro.
Hawkwood 17 Civil War in Naples - Members Only
Christendom fights over the kingdom of Naples
Hawkwood 16 Homebody - Members Only
Making a new home in 14th Century Italy was not to prove easy for the Hawkwoods
Hawkwood Omnibus 5 EPs 13-15 - Members Only
From 1375 it is possible to sense a change in Hawkwood’s priorities; does war need to be so important? What about diplomacy, strategy – or home?
Hawkwood 15 Marriage and Divorce - Members Only
A marriage feast, a divorce, a diplomat – and a possible meeting with a literary genius and torturer of school children. Oh – plus fightiness, of course
Hawkwood 14 Cesena - Members Only
Cesena was an atrocity by any standards - today's or those of 14th century Italy
Hawkwood 13 Eight Saints - Members Only
Libertas! Cried the citizens of Florence, and Libertas! Replied many of the Pope’s ‘loyal’ cities – Urbino, Gibbio, Orvieto and many more. Ruggerio Cane and the Florentine diplomats wereRead More
Hawkwood 12 In Service of the Pope - Members Only
Hawkwood’s reputation, already riding high from recent victories when he met the Visconti at Montechiari. But soon afterwards, a change in Gregory XI’s policy would turn the political situationRead More
Hawkwood Omnibus 4 EPs 10-12 - Members Only
Between 1368 and 1375, Hawkwood’s reputation and bargaining power was greatly enhanced. He was becoming a recognised player in Italian politics
JH11 Rising Star - Members Only
A matter of honour and professional pride? Or a contract negotiation? One of Hawkwood’s greatest victories appears not to ease relationships with the Visconti
Hawkwood 10 Cascina 2.0 - Members Only
A wedding, and a return to the scene of his greatest defeat as an independent captain – to Cascina. Would history repeat itself?
Hawkwood 9 Against the World - Members Only
1365-7 were confused years for Hawkwood without a consistent employer, and faced with the Papal anti mercenary league of Urban V – as well as picking up some payRead More
Hawkwood Omnibus 3 EPs 7-9 - Members Only
From 1364 Hawkwood’s status would grow, becoming an untitled head of the English mercenaries in Italy. But his employment was fractured and difficult.
Hawkwood 8 Cascina - Members Only
In 1364, Hawkwood received his full command,and took the Pisan armies out to face the opponents at Florence. The results would be …mixed. Good in parts. Could do better.
Hawkwood 7 Pisa - Members Only
In 1363, Sterz and Hawkwood’s efforts helped bring the Visconti to a reluctant and truculent peace. Ironically they’d just done themselves out of a job. But never mind – theRead More
Hawkwood 6 The Vipers of Milan - Members Only
The Visconti of Milan had risen to power by defeating their local rivals. They constantly sought to use the fabulous wealth of the city to extend their patrimony, often confrontedRead More
Hawkwood Omnibus 2 EPs 4-6 - Members Only
The Pope did what many were forced to do with mercenaries – paid them to go away. Sterz took the White Company to northern Italy to fight for Montferrat, andRead More
Hawkwood 5 A Geographical Expression - Members Only
The Hawkwood into which Sterz led the White Company in 1361 was a patchwork of loyalties, families, political ambitions and trade wars – and it was rich beyond theRead More
Hawkwood 4 Go South, Young Man - Members Only
For 12,000 hardened warriors, Pont St Esprit was the perfect target – owned by the richest man in Christendom, the Pope, and vulnerable. So, a good place to pick upRead More
Hawkwood Omnibus 1 EPs 1-3 - Members Only
John Hawkwood’s reputation, and the little we know about his upbringing and origins, and his introduction to was in the glory days of Edward III
Hawkwood 3 To War - Members Only
The way from hearth son to captain of war
Hawkwood 2 Sible Hedingham - Members Only
The life of a hearth son beckoned. But John Hawkwood was not content with the idea.
Hawkwood 1 Man and Myth - Members Only
How a Condottiere's reputation has ebbed and flowed
14th Century Italy with Mike Corradi - Members Only
What world awaited John Hawkwood in 14th century Italy?
Maps of Italy in the time of Hawkwood
Four maps below, to help you navigate the life and times of John Hawkwood. Political Map of Renaissance Italy Detail Political map of northern Italy The Regions of Italy TheRead More