Capture of Joan of Arc
23 May 1430 saw the capture of Joan of Arc. Joan of Arc had rapidly risen to become a figurehead of the French fight against the English. Her prophecies had been proven and her presence had…
Battle of Montiel
Fought on 14 March 1369, the Battle of Montiel was the final battle of the Castilian Civil War of Succession. It saw Franco-Castilian forces of Henry of Trastámara waging war against the incumbent, Peter of…
Ratification of an update to the Treaty of Bretigny
On 13 March 1363 John II ratified a new Treaty with England. The terms of the Treaty of Bretigny required the French to make regular ransom payments for the release of John II. John’s release in 1360 had…
12 March 1339: Robert Bertrand’s French Fleet landed on Jersey
The aggressive approach of the French Admirals continued in 1339 in much the same vein as it had in 1337 and 1338. The French Fleet was divided into two parts. One was sent through the…
1336: Scottish ambassadors failed to attend English Parliament as expected
Anglo-Scottish affairs had been complicated since the death of Robert I. His son, David, was a child. It led to a dispute over succession, with Edward Balliol receiving support from the English. In 1332, David…
Treaty of Guillon, 10 March 1360
The Treaty of Guillon, signed 10 March 1360, saw the Duke of Burgundy agree terms with the English that applied only to his Duchy. The terms referred to the issue of Edward IIIs claim to…
Extension to the Truce of Leulinghem
On 9 March 1396 an Extension was agreed between England and France to the Truce of Leulinghem. The Truce of Leulinghem had been signed in 1389. It was revisited at several points to extend, or…
Bishop of Norwich’s Crusade, 1383
On 7 March 1383 Parliament backed the Bishop of Norwich’s Crusade. The Despenser Crusade was proposed to take place against supporters of the Anti-Pope Clement VII in Flanders. The campaign was one with theological, political, and military arguments…
English Free Companies attack the Sienese at Montalcinello
The English Free Companies that travelled to the Italian states for richer pickings in the late 1360s were experienced, hardened and quite single-minded. These companies were in the fight for the money. They had, in…
St. Andrew’s Castle surrendered to the Scots
On 28 February 1337 St. Andrew’s Castle surrendered to the Scots. It had been seized by English forces in June of 1336 as part of a lightening campaign designed to limit Scottish capabilities as England went to…