The Hundred Year's War

By bejenkins
  • French King Philip VI arrested all English merchants in Flanders and took away the privileges of the Flemish towns and the craft guilds.
    Jan 1, 1336

    French King Philip VI arrested all English merchants in Flanders and took away the privileges of the Flemish towns and the craft guilds.

    The Flemings revolted against French control and made an alliance with England.
  • Edward III landed in Normandy with an army of about 10,000 men
    Jul 1, 1346

    Edward III landed in Normandy with an army of about 10,000 men

    Chased by the French army to Crécy, where more English men were on a hillside. The English army was still outnumbered, though they were armed with the longbow, and overpowered the hired Genoese crossbowmen.
  • Sep 28, 1347

    The town of Calais surrender to the English

    Calais served as a doorway into France for the Englishmen
  • Jan 1, 1355

    The conflict between England and France is renewed

    The English involved the southern part of France instead of just the northern part.
  • Jan 1, 1356

    The Black Prince is approached by an overwhelming amount of French men

    The Prince surrendered and offered goods to no avail, and the offer was rejected.
  • Jan 1, 1360

    A treaty is made between the two countries at Bretigny

    King John had to pay a large ransom to regain the towns and cities of France that they had lost to the English.