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The Battle of Poitiers occurred September 19,1356. The war took effect during the 100 Years of War. The timeline demonstrates the different dynastic conflicts and battles that occurred between the English and French.

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  • Oct 10, 732

    Invasion of Aquitaine(French Victory)

    Invasion of Aquitaine(French Victory)
    Abd al-Raḥmān managed to invade Aquitaine, he fought Bordeaux and atchieved in defeating Eudes.
  • Period: Oct 10, 732 to Sep 19, 1356

    Events Leading to The Battle of Poitiers

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  • Nov 29, 1314

    No French Ruler

    No French Ruler
    King Phillp IV was known as Philip the Fair,his ruling lasted from 1284-1314. After his death and the death of his three sons the French thrown was left without an heir to guide the contry and be a target for other contries trying to invade.
  • 1328

    Edward III Wanting French Thrown

    Edward III Wanting French Thrown
    Edward III of England wanted to claim the French throne because he thought that he had a right to since he had good relations with King Philip IV and no one was left heir to the thrown, resulting a series of conflicts throughtout the One Hundread Years of War.
  • Jun 24, 1340

    Battle of Sluys

    Battle of Sluys
    A battle between England and France on ships on the sea. The English had captued 170 ships from the French, making it the majority and the rest were sunk. Thus, resulting an English victory.
  • Oct 21, 1345

    Battle of Auberoche

    Battle of Auberoche
    A battle taken place in the village of Auberoche in northern Aquitanie. In this war the English troops had it's victory. Even though, the French were well supported by reforcements.
  • Aug 26, 1346

    Battle of Crecy

    Battle of Crecy
    The English troops had won the first major battle of the wars at Crécy in August 1346 CE. It was surprising to others that they had atchieved winning the battle considerng that they had fewer soliders on their side.
  • Sep 4, 1346

    Siege of Calais

    Siege of Calais
    Edward III's army took over the city Calais and were able to secure port where they could get fresh supplies and other tools to help them succeed. This lasted till Aug 3, 1347.
  • Aug 29, 1350

    Les Espagnols Sur Mer

    Les Espagnols Sur Mer
    An English victory from succeeding in a naval battle with the French in 1350.
  • Mar 26, 1351

    Combat of the Thirty

    Combat of the Thirty
    French victory that helped them rule the Duchy of Brittany.
  • Sep 19, 1356

    The Battle of Poitiers

    The Battle of Poitiers
    English victory that was taken place in Nouaillé, near the city of Poitiers in Aquitaine, western France.