... covers English battle tactics during the latter days of the Middle Ages when the face of war was being changed by the use of gunpowder. Among the battles described are those of the Hundred Years War, Crecy and the War of the Roses. The battle maps are excellent but the illustrations of Kenneth Ody are fewer than needed picture the changing techniques. Titles especially for young readers are starred the select book list and snow the books that are available from England in this popular subject area.