Hetmans were the main commanders of the military forces, second only to the monarch in the army's chain of command.
This setback demoralized Thomas's supporters, and was especially damaging for Gregory as the main naval commander.
The royalist army of the battle lines were five main commanders.
The left line was Richard of Cornwall with his son Henry, being the fourth main commander.
The central battalion was king Henry III himself as the fifth main commander.
The second was attended by the main regional military commanders.
The main commanders were either killed or captured.
Though not the main commander of the Guelderian forces, he was known for his experience and a feared commander.
He made an entirely defensible military choice, clearly with the endorsement of his main commanders, and (again the mantra, so far) it has worked.
Taibuqa was mortally injured, and his main commander was killed.