The battle of Crecy 1346 Flashcards
1
Q
Where did the English and French clash for the next six years?
A
Brittany and Gascony
2
Q
What did Edward do in 1346?
A
He took an army to Crecy
3
Q
Facts about the battle of Crecy
A
In august the army amassed along a ridge
Soldiers in the Centre, archers on the flanks
He dug ditches and pits to stop the French
4
Q
How many troops did the French have?
A
40,000
5
Q
How many troops did the English have?
A
12,000
6
Q
Why did the English win?
A
Their arrows were faster
The French knights fled
The French knights were shot by the longbows
By the end of the battle, 12,000 French soldiers were dead
