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The Hundred Years War 1337-1453 World History 4.3.5
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The Basics England versus France Knights’ chance to prove themselves Poor foot soldiers versus rich knights Importance of Archers and Longbows NOT ONE LENGTHY WAR –More like three different wars
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Agincourt (October 25, 1414) Seen as a great English victory over the French English leader – Henry V The power of the longbow
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Joan of Arc 17 year old French woman Thought to have received messages from God Inspired and in some cases, lead the French Army to victory over the English Captured in 1430 and executed on counts of witchcraft Palace of Versailles – Versailles, France
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Result? France repulses English attack –Repulse – To defend Military tactics rewritten –Knights become outdated Long standing distrust between France and England –Nation-States further defined New weapons –Longbow –Gunpowder
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