France on one side of the Dover Strait and England on the other. The armies of these two territories were at war with each other for 100 years. The Hundred Years’ War is an important event in military history. Various known and unknown stories of historical war will be presented in today’s article.
These two sides then tried to expand the empire. William’s accession to the throne of England caused some political tension. Following the Second Treaty of Paris in 1303, marriages between the royal families of France and England made it possible for an English royal to succeed to the throne of France.
Later, the conflict between Philip and Edward led to war. A treaty was signed in London in 1358. But indifference was noted in accepting that agreement.
England’s ruler Henry the Fifth is known by many thanks to the writings of Shakespeare. Tensions between France and England escalated after the armies of France and England were badly defeated in a war with the Ottoman Empire.
Then the French lost a lot of ground to the British troops. However, since Charles came to power, France regained its lost lands and its position strengthened.
The British faced many challenges in this war. During the Hundred Years’ War, both sides tried to bring new technology to their respective military forces. The British had skilled archers.
Later the use of gunpowder started. On the other hand, the French became proficient in the use of cannons. They had advanced artillery. The British army was defeated in the last phase of the war.