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Period: Jan 1, 1300 to Jan 1, 1460
Hundred Years War
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Jan 1, 1337
Beginning of the War
England and France fight for the throne of France. -
Aug 26, 1346
Warfare
The english army made a change in warfare that gave them the upperhand. They used longbows to shoot many of the french army. This essentially caused it to be a battle of longbows against chivalry, with longbows coming out on top. -
May 7, 1429
Final battle
Joan of Arc led the french army (siege of Orleans) to victory. -
Jul 17, 1429
French king
Charles VII becomes the rightful king of France. -
Jan 1, 1453
Changes
Europe changed their style of warfare to the longbow. Charles VII becomes king and the french monarchy increases power. Both Europe and France now have national leaders instead of a feudal lord. However, in english there was internal turmoil such as the War of the Roses. The end of the Hundred Years' War also marked the end of medieval Europe society.