🔍The Hundred Years' War was a century-spanning conflict between England and France.
⚔️The war can be divided into three phases: Edwardian, Carolinian, and Lancastrian.
🏹English longbowmen played a significant role in the war, especially during the Edwardian phase.
🌹Joan of Arc, a famous French heroine, turned the tide of the war in favor of France.
🌍The war had a profound impact on European history and shaped the future of both England and France.
What caused the Hundred Years' War?
—The war was primarily caused by dynastic and territorial disputes between England and France, as well as conflicting claims to the French throne.
Who were the key figures in the war?
—Key figures in the war include Edward III and the Black Prince from England, and Philip VI and Joan of Arc from France.
What role did the longbowmen play?
—English longbowmen were instrumental in many battles, using their powerful longbows to devastate enemy forces.
How did the war end?
—The war officially ended with the Treaty of Picquigny in 1475, which established a peace between England and France.
What was the significance of the Hundred Years' War?
—The war had a lasting impact on both England and France, shaping their histories and futures.
00:10Introduction to the Hundred Years' War and its significance in history.
02:57Root causes of the war: dynastic and territorial disputes between England and France.
09:02Overview of the Edwardian phase, featuring English longbowmen and iconic battles like Crécy and Poitiers.
14:31Description of the Battle of Sluys and its impact on French morale.
19:13Account of the Battle of Saint-Omer and Edward III's campaign in northern France.
25:25Brief explanation of the Breton Civil War as a proxy conflict during the Hundred Years' War.
30:09Conclusion and reflection on the lasting impact of the Hundred Years' War.
