hundred year war Flashcards
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Causes of the Hundred Years’ War
Long-standing disputes over territories in France
English claims to the French throne
Economic conflicts between England and France
Political tensions between the English and French monarchies
Major Battles in the Hundred Years’ War
battle of agincoart
Date: 25 October 1415
Place: Agincourt, France
Key People: Henry V of England, Charles VI of France
Size of Forces: English - around 6,000, French - around 20,000
Key Weapons: Longbows, cannons
Description of Events: English longbowmen defeated a larger French force
Overall Winner: English
Major Battles in the Hundred Years’ War
Battle of Crecy
Date: 26 August 1346
Place: Crecy, France
Key People: Edward III of England, Philip VI of France
Size of Forces: English - around 12,000, French - around 30,000
Key Weapons: Longbows, cannons
Description of Events: English longbowmen outmaneuvered the French cavalry
Overall Winner: English
