RRR Hundred Years War

  • Jan 1, 1337

    Begining of Hundred Years War

    The 116 year war begins.
  • Period: Jan 1, 1337 to Oct 12, 1453

    Hundred Years War

  • Nov 1, 1337

    Battle of Cadzand

    Battle of Cadzand
    The Battle of Cadzand was a minor battle fought in 1337. It was a raid fought betwwen the Flemish and English on the island of Cadzand. It was the first actual battle of the Hundred Years war.
  • Jun 24, 1340

    Battle of Sluys

    Battle of Sluys
    The Battle of Sluys was a sea battle fought during the reigns of Philip VI of France and Edward III of England. It was fought in front of the town of Newmarket. During the battle, the French navy was almost destroyed leaving England victorious.
  • Oct 21, 1345

    Battle of Auberoche

    Battle of Auberoche
    The battle of Aubroche was a significant battle fought in Auberoche in Northern Aquitaine. It was fought on the Auvezere River, the unofficial border of England and France. The English were once again victorious.
  • Jan 1, 1346

    Black Death in England

    Black Death in England
    The Black Death or bubonic plague was one of the most devastating wide spread diseases in human history resulting the the death of 75 to 200 million people, 25 to 50 percent of Europe's population.
  • Aug 26, 1346

    The Battle of Crecy

    The Battle of Crecy
    The battle of Crecy took place near Cresy in Northern France. It was one of the most important battles in the long war beacause of the new tecnologys in weaponry and the tactics/ stradegy.
    Results: Engish victory
  • Jan 1, 1347

    Siege Calais

    Siege Calais
    After the Battle of Crecy the English needed fresh supplies and men. They decided to go to Calais but it was difficult and it resulted in a very long siege.
  • Jun 20, 1356

    Edward III invades Scotland; Edward Balliol Surrenders claim on Scottish throne to Edward III.

  • Mar 24, 1359

    Captive John II surrenders Normandy, Brittany, Anjou, Main to Edward III in the second Treaty of London.

  • May 8, 1360

    Edward gives up claim to French throne but gains territory in Calais and Aquitaine

  • Nov 21, 1361

    Phillip I Duke of Burgandy dies leaving Burgandy to John II of France.

  • Jun 21, 1377

    Edward III dies.

  • Sep 16, 1380

    Charles V of France dies.

  • Mar 21, 1387

    England defeats Franco Castilian at the Battle of Margate

  • Sep 24, 1389

    Begins a 15 year time of peace between England and France.

  • Jan 1, 1392

    Charles VI of France becomes mentally ill.

  • Feb 3, 1399

    John of Gaunt dies.

  • Oct 12, 1428

    English army begins siege of Orleans

  • May 8, 1429

    French army assisted by Joan of Arc lifts the siege of Orleans

  • Jan 1, 1431

    Joan of Arc burn at the stake.

    Joan of Arc burn at the stake.
    Joan of Arc was convicted of witchcraft and burned at the stake by the English.
  • Apr 13, 1436

    Charles VII retakes Paris for England.

  • Apr 28, 1442

    Edward IV, future King of England is born.

  • Oct 29, 1449

    Battle of Rouen

  • Jun 6, 1450

    Peasant rebellion lead by Jack Cade held in Kent.

  • Jul 12, 1450

    Jake Cade killed in London and rebellion crushed.

  • Jul 17, 1453

    French army defeats English at Castillon. End of English presence at Aquitaine.

  • Oct 19, 1453

    French forces enter Bordeaux. The end of the Hundred Years War