The Hundred Years’ War

1. The Hundred Years’ War Sebastian Samsone Ben Turner Global 9H Period 8

2. France Vs. England 1337- 1453 Through 1337 to 1453, The French and the English have a series ofbattles in order to protect their lands and to gain control over power.

3. Beginning of the war The hundred years’ war started when the English army started invading French lands in 1337.

4. The battle of Sluys The Battle of Sluys, 1340, was the first big battle won by the English and king Edward III. The battle took place in and around the harbor of Sluys. At the end of the battle, most of France’s navy had been destroyed, making a French invasion of England impossible.

5. The Battle of Creçy This battle took place in 1346 near Crécy in northern France. It was one of the most important battles of the war and was another great victory for the English and Edward III. This battle also shown how effective the English longbow was in battle, since the odds were 14,000 English to 35,000 French soldiers.

6. Joan of Arc, 1429 Joan of Arc, at the time, was a 17 year old peasant who helped win some battles for France. She pled to the French king, Charles III, that she was sent by god to save France from falling. The King, Charles VII, being desperate, appointed Joan to lead the army against England. She ended up reigniting the spirits of many soldiers and won many battles to defend France.

7. End of the war In the end, the French end up winning against the English. France takes most of the boarding lands controlled by the English.

8. The Impact on Europe The hundred years’ war had many impacts on Europe. After the French won against the English, the French lands became unified and peace was restored. The war also showed how effective new weapons were in battle, such as the longbow and crossbow.