NORMANDY: LAND OF WARRIORS

NORMANDY: LAND OF WARRIORS

Country, year:
France, 2022
Genre:
Documentary, Knowledge, Historical
Director:
Juliette Desbois
Time:
3 x 50'
Format:
FULL HD
Release date:
30-08-2023

From the Viking invasions to the great sieges of Richard the Lionheart, the history of the Dukes of Normandy is an incredible military epic spanning more than 300 years.

It is a great saga led by impetuous conquerors, all descending from Rollo the Walker. They were fearsome warriors and the worst enemies of the Kingdom of France for generations. These great warlords, all born under the Norman banner, defended their territory at the risk of their own lives, and showcased outstanding fighting skills on the battlefield.

War strategies, castles and the most deadly siege engines: In 3 episodes, this series offers a deep dive into the great armed conflicts that made Normandy one of the most coveted territories in Europe.

The Conquest: Rollo the Walker

The Glory: William the Conqueror

The Fall: Richard the Lion Heart and John Lackland