Battles During The Hundred Years War

By LaReyna_Lupita
  • Period: Jan 1, 1346 to Dec 31, 1453

    Major Battles in Hundred Years War

  • Aug 26, 1346

    The Battle of Crécy

    The Battle of Crécy
    It was the first major engagement of the Hundred Years' War. After the battle of Sluys, Edward III landed in Normandy with about 10,000 men. The French pursued and Edward III decided to halt near Crecy in Normandy and to prepare for battle the next day. However, the French vanguard made contact and started to attack without the benefit of a plan. The French made as many as 15 attacks. At the end, the French were decimated and the English had a decisive victory.
  • Sep 19, 1356

    The Battle of Poitiers

    The Battle of Poitiers
    After a break of six years, warfare erupts again when Edward the Black Prince, son of King Edward III, raids France in 1356. Outside of Poiters the forces met and the French dismounted and attacked. The attack almost succeeded but Edward was able to counterattack and break the French line. It was a disastrous battle for France--the King of France (Jean II) is captured along with about 2,000 members of the French aristocracy during the initial stages of the battle, and taken back to England.
  • Jun 22, 1372

    Battle of La Rochelle

    Battle of La Rochelle
    Fierce naval battle. The French regain control of the English Channel, making it impossible for England to ferry reinforcements to Calais.
  • Oct 25, 1415

    Battle of Agincourt

    Battle of Agincourt
    After Harfleur, Henry marched his army of about 6000 knights towards Calais. During his march the French army of 20,000 was able to position itself between Henry and Calais. The French deployed in three lines. The first line of French knights attacked only to be repulsed by the English longbowmen. The second line attacked and was beaten back, their charge bogged down by the mud on the field. The third line moved to engage but lost heart when they crossed the field covered with French dead.
  • Oct 12, 1428

    Siege of Orleans

    Siege of Orleans
    The siege of Orleans was the turning point of the Hundred Years' War. After over 80 years of warfare the French finally gained the upper hand with the decisive victory at Orleans. Thomas de Montacute and 5,000 English troops begin the siege of Orleans, the largest fortified position held by Charles of France, on October 23, 1428. William de la Pole, duke of Suffolk, succeeded Montecute in November after he was slain by a cannon ball.