The Hundred Years' War

France and England

Mar 24, 1337

This was the beginning of the war and it was between France and England. This photo shows the battle ships of France and England in the battle of Sluys; the first battle in the war.

Expanision

Mar 24, 1337

Philip the sixth began the war because he wanted to expand his empire.

Military

Mar 24, 1356

English forces defeated the French forces and defeated, killed and captured many french nobles and even the french king. The French nobility gloried in chivalry, in battles between equals, and thus gave little thought to simple bowmen. England's nobles were no less chivalrous, but made good use of the common soldier as well.

Truce

Mar 24, 1389

They signed a truce, but they could not adhere to ever lasting peace.

Last battle

Mar 24, 1453

After the last battle, a treaty was created upon the results for peace and ended the war completely. This photo shows them signing the treaty.

Government

Mar 24, 1454

The battle took a heavy toll on England's internal politics. The throne was shook in Paris during the war by Endland, but failed and ironically helped strenghten the French monarchy.