Hundred Years' War
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- The Hundred Years’ War has been used by historians since the beginning of the 19th Century to describe the conflict that asffected the kingdoms of France and England from 1337 to 1453. This Originates from the a dispute for the french crown that escalted.
- Origins of Hundred Years' War
- The Battle of Agincourt was a battle resulting in the victory of the English over the French in the Hundred Years’ War. In pursuit of his claim to the French throne, Henry V invaded Normandy with an army of 11,000 men.
- Battle of Agincourt
- Joan went to the castle of the Dauphin Charles who was uncertain whether or not he should receive her. His counselors gave himadvice; but a few days later he granted Joan of Arc an audience. As a test Charles hid himself among his courtiers but Joan quickly noitced him.
- Joan of Arc
- The Seige of Orleans represented France's first major victory since their defeat at Agincourt. Advancing on Orleans in 1428, English forces started a loose siege of the city.
- Seige of Orleans
- In 1451, the French successfully captured Bordeaux from English control. The victory was considered the end of the Hundred Years’ War but the English still considered it their right to reclaim their territories.
- Battle of Castillon
- France became a united country as s result of winning the war. But, for England, the loss of the war caused an economic downfall for the country.
- Results/Impact of the Hundred Years' War
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