The legend of Glyndwr part 7

Henry IV gradually and patiently reasserts his authority over Wales and Glyndwr and his supporters find themselves losing a war of attrition. Worst of all for Glyndwr, his base at Harlech Castle is captured. His ally Mortimer is killed and Glyndwr's family are captured, never to be heard of again. Glyndwr is now reduced to the status of a homeless outlaw, not surrendering and still able to launch sporadic attacks with less and less impact. Then, in 1414, he disappears - thus underpinning the legend that lasts until this day. Meanwhile Wales pays a heavy price for the revolt. Its people are stripped of influence and its towns are left in ruins. Their fortunes do not revive until the Welsh dynasty the Tudors ascend the throne of England at the end of the 15th century - and even then success for a Welshman would have to mean in essence becoming all things English.

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[ostrogoth182]

stupid french

[urenco1]

If they had helped us out then they would not of faced agincourt .

[Bennyladd1]

cymru am byth boiios

[jfvilledequebec]

@ostrogoth182 ... though it hurst to say so... hmmm I have to agree. Yes. Still... Glyndwr has nothing to be ashamed of! What a hero!

[mike20295]

You got to remember that the franco welsh troops were on english lands and if the battle would have gone the english way the welsh and french would ave been slaughterd, but if the battle went the welsh french way it would have been easier for the english to get more people and equipment in because they were in their own land..so it was a stragetic retreat...live to fight another day.. cymru am byth :)

[StellandBlood]

@tutanktunak

Maybe thats why they conquered the territory that would be known as "England" in the 1000´s and defeated England (supported by northern french counties) and Burgundy in the 100 years war.

[jerfrabev]

perhaps its time to seek our independence again,, and rule our own country, it is our destiney

[jerfrabev]

perhaps its time we sought independence again,,,,and win !

[WatchRyder]

Good point.

[WatchRyder]

Peace treaty was signed in Paris in 1405 I think (suspending the 100 years conflict for a bit).

Also in 1412 I think Henry IV died and his son Henry V took over.

Compared to his father Henry V was more amiable and as he was born in Wales (border zone) was more 'appealing' to the Welsh folk than his father had been.

Henry V was a more able leader and warrior than his father also.

[d4fm4n]

haha

[humbletim10]

hmm i wish they would elaborate more on why the french and welsh just fizzled out...did the english step up the pressure? why did french support wane? i think this is glossed over too much