Hundred Years wars

Hundred Year war

Series of wars between France and England that last over 100 years in total.

1337

French King Philip Vi seized Gascony, controlled by England under King Edward

1346

First battle the smaller English army defeated the larger but unorganized French army, using long bows.  English won, but not dominant

1415

Battle of Agincourt - French knights wore heavy armor and tried to attack across a field- heavy rain turned the field to mud, 1,500 French nobles died, The English won and became the masters of northern France

Joan of Arc

In 1429, Joan of Arc went to King Charles VII’s court and convinced him to let her go with the French army to Orléans. The army was inspired by her faith, as she valued her religion, and became confident. Because of her, they liberated the city (this was a turning point in the war).

Why was Joan of Arc captured

However, she was captured in 1430, was charged with witchcraft, and was condemned to death as a heretic. She was burned at the stake in 1431

How many years did the war continue on for?

The war continued on for 20 years but the French defeated English armies in Normandy and Aquitaine

1453

The french officially won

What aided in the french victory?

o   The use of gunpowder and the cannon (both invented by the Chinese) aided France in their victory

Effect of Hundred years war

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o   After the war, the feudal nobility was destroyed and a new social order came about. England’s status as a power on the continent was ended. This led the English to expand their power and reach at sea.