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Battle of Crecy 1346
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Battle of Crecy 1346
9000 English soldiers under Edward III defeat 30, 000 French under Philippe VI Date: 26 August 1346
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1346 9000 Crecy Defeat Philippe Years
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This evocative print depicts the pivotal moment of the Battle of Crecy, which took place on August 26, 1346. The scene captures the decisive victory of 9,000 English soldiers, led by King Edward III, over the 30,000-strong French army under King Philippe VI. The battle, which took place near the village of Crecy in northern France, marked a turning point in the Hundred Years War, a long-standing conflict between England and France for the French throne. The English army, though outnumbered, was well-prepared. They had taken up positions behind a deep ditch and a hedge, using their longbows to devastating effect against the charging French cavalry. The French, relying on their traditional knightly charges, were caught off guard by the English archers' accuracy and the devastating volleys of arrows. The Battle of Crecy is considered a significant victory for the English, as it marked the first major defeat of the French army in the Hundred Years War. It also demonstrated the effectiveness of the English longbow, which would become a symbol of English military might. The battle's outcome had far-reaching consequences, as it led to a period of English dominance in France and set the stage for future conflicts between the two nations. This print, with its intricate details and vivid colors, offers a glimpse into the past, transporting us back to the medieval battlefield where the course of history was changed forever.
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