Question

What reason do historians usually give for early English victories during the Hundred Years War?
A.
The English had superior weapons, including long bows and cannons.
B.
The English believed more strongly in their reasons for fighting than the French.
C.
The French were greatly outnumbered at almost every battle by the English.
D.
The French were fighting on unfamiliar ground, having invaded English held territory.

Answer 1

A. The English had superior weapons and tactics — especially the longbow (and later gunpowder weapons) plus effective use of terrain and disciplined formations, which explain their early victories.