Ancient Assassins (2014): S01E06 – Medieval Mercenaries

Introduction For Centuries, elite combat troops have been called upon to infiltrate, disrupt and destroy the enemy. “Ancient Assassins” illustrates the tactics of these highly trained killers. Outline Sir John Hawkwood, a medieval English knight, leaves the Hundred Years War to become a mercenary, and with his army, the White Company, becomes the scourge of…

Andrew Marshall

06/08/2021

1–2 minutes

Assassination, History, Military Documentary, War

Introduction

For Centuries, elite combat troops have been called upon to infiltrate, disrupt and destroy the enemy. “Ancient Assassins” illustrates the tactics of these highly trained killers.

Outline

Sir John Hawkwood, a medieval English knight, leaves the Hundred Years War to become a mercenary, and with his army, the White Company, becomes the scourge of Italy.

Ancient Assassins Series

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Production & Filming Details

Release Date: 26 November 2014.
Running time: 43 minutes.
Rating: TV-PG.
Country: US.
Language: English.

Video Link

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EJxs_3dcKPE