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Battle of Caen
The Battle of Caen on 26 July 1346 was an English victory. It paved the way for ongoing successes for Edward III’s force which included the famous victory at Crecy a month later and the…
Battle of Arnemuiden
The Battle of Arnemuiden was fought off the coast of what is now the Netherlands on 23 September 1338. It was the first naval battle of the Hundred Years War and is notable for the…
French decision to launch raids along the English coast, 1404
In November 1404 the French decided to launch a series of raids along the English coast. A fleet had been prepared in anticipation of aborted seaborne campaigns. Unused, the crews were becoming restless. So, the…
Franco-Castillian Naval Treaty, 1380
On 4th February 1380 a Franco-Castilian Naval Treaty was agreed. It built upon ties created as a result of French support in Castillian-Portuguese disputes. The maritime pact extended Castille’s naval support for France. Now, Castille…
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…