A review of the Hundred Years War


The Hundred Years' War was a series of armed conflicts between England and France that lasted from 1337 to 1453. It was one of the longest and most destructive wars in European history.

The war began when Edward III of England claimed the French throne after the death of Charles IV of France. Edward's claim was based on the fact that his mother was the sister of Charles IV. However, the French nobility rejected Edward's claim and instead crowned Philip VI of France as king.

The war was fought over a number of issues, including the English claim to the French throne, English control of territories in France, and trade disputes. The war was also influenced by the rise of nationalism in both England and France.

The early stages of the war were dominated by the English, who won a number of major victories, including the battles of Crécy (1346) and Poitiers (1356). However, the French began to turn the tide of the war in the late 14th century.

In 1429, the French suffered a major setback at the battle of Agincourt, where they were defeated by a much smaller English army. However, the French were inspired by Joan of Arc, a teenage peasant girl who claimed to have been visited by God and told to lead the French to victory.

Joan of Arc helped to turn the tide of the war, and in 1429, she led the French to victory at the siege of Orléans. This victory marked a turning point in the war, and the French began to retake territory from the English.

In 1430, Joan of Arc was captured by the Burgundians, who were allies of the English. She was put on trial for heresy and burned at the stake. However, her death only inspired the French more, and they continued to fight the English.

In 1453, the French defeated the English at the battle of Castillon. This victory marked the end of the Hundred Years' War.

The Hundred Years' War had a profound impact on both England and France. It helped to shape the modern nation-state system and to define the national identities of both countries. The war also led to the development of new military technologies, such as the longbow and the cannon.

The Hundred Years' War was a complex and costly conflict, but it also had a number of positive consequences. It helped to promote nationalism and to strengthen the monarchies in both England and France. The war also led to the development of new military technologies and to the expansion of trade and commerce.


 

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