Talk:Britons/Strategy/@comment-199.216.103.70-20160414161915/@comment-24444169-20160613081206

The franks could suit well the 11th century Normans who conquered and settled in England during the 2nd half of that century. They cannot fit with the English of 12-14th century Britain. Of course, like any conqueror does when he subjugate a population or adapts and mix in with it, the military is actually adapted to fit with the terrain and combat style of those who were conquered; except in rare cases.



So of course the English kept good archers and heavy infantry through the centuries like they did to fight off and defeat the Northmen. The lands of Britain are not suitable for great manoeuvres, and heavy cavalry was relied upon in a limited way by the English for such a reason.



The Franks cannot represent them then.