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Battle of Poitiers

The Battle of Poitiers (1356) was one of the three most important victories for England over France in the Hundred Years' War. Edward, the Black Prince led the English who captured King John II of France during the battle.

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Map of the battle

Images for kids

  • Edward the Black Prince 1430
    Edward, the Black Prince
  • JeanIIdFrance
    Contemporary image of John II
  • Sack of the town
    A town being sacked
  • The battle of Poitiers
    The Battle of Poitiers
  • Bodkin1
    A modern replica of a bodkin point arrowhead used by English longbows to penetrate armour
  • Armborst 4, Nordisk familjebok
    A crossbowman of the period, reloading
  • Battle of Poitiers
    The Battle of Poitiers; the Oriflamme can be seen on the top left.
  • Capture de Jean le Bon
    John II being captured
  • Map- France at the Treaty of Bretigny (cropped)
    France after the 1360 Treaty of Brétigny; French territory in green, English territory in pink

See also

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