Battle of Castillions Flashcards
When was the Battle of Castillon?
17th July 1453.
Between who was the Battle of Castillon?
On the English, John Talbot(1387-1453) and John de Foix(1410-85). While on the French Jean Bureau(1390-1463) and Peter II(1418-57).
How many men were on each side?
There were around 8,000 men on each side.
What is a historic opposite of the battle?
The battle in David Nicolle’s eyes was an exact opposite of the Battle Crecy.
Quotes on the Battle of Castillon include?
“By 1450 the English had been expelled from their last remaining stronghold in Normandy, and in 1453 Gascony also fell.” Anne Curry.
Which are the two other battles that the English lost before this one?
The Battle of Rouen in 1449 & the Battle of Formigny in 1450.
Which major weapon was prominent in this battle?
The French had acquired guns which supposedly killed 6 people each shot.
Who were the rulers of England and France at the time?
Henry VI was the ruler of England, while Philip VII ruled over France.
