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At CRECY, 9000 English soldiers under Edward III defeat 30, 000 French under Philippe VI - a triumph of the English strategy of bowmen against cavalry
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1346 9000 Archery Bowmen Cavalry Crecy Defeat I Ii Philippe Strategy Triumph Years
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August 1346: The Battle of Crécy - A Triumph of English Strategy and the Power of the Longbow This evocative print captures the decisive moment of the Battle of Crécy, a pivotal engagement in the Hundred Years War between England and France. The scene unfolds on August 26, 1346, as 9,000 English soldiers, under the command of King Edward III, stand their ground against the advancing cavalry forces of 30,000 French troops led by King Philippe VI. The English strategy at Crécy was built around the longbow, a powerful and deadly weapon that would change the face of medieval warfare. The longbowmen, expertly positioned behind makeshift defenses, rain arrows upon the French cavalry, decimating their ranks before they could even engage in melee combat. The print vividly depicts the chaos and intensity of the battlefield, with the English soldiers, clad in armor and bearing the distinctive red cross of St. George, standing firm against the onslaught of the French knights. The French cavalry, in their elaborate armor and heraldic livery, charge forward, their horses' hooves kicking up clouds of dust as they close in on the English line. Despite being vastly outnumbered, the English forces, fueled by their superior tactics and the devastating power of the longbow, emerge victorious. The Battle of Crécy marks a significant turning point in the Hundred Years War, demonstrating the effectiveness of the English strategy and the might of the longbow against the once-invincible French cavalry. This historical print, from the esteemed archives of Mary Evans Prints Online, offers a captivating glimpse into the past, transporting us back to the medieval battlefield and the momentous events of August 1346.
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