Battle of Poitiers (1356)
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The Battle of Poitiers (1356) was one of the three most important victories for England over France in the Hundred Years' War. Edward, the Black Prince led the English who captured King John II of France during the battle.
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Map of the battle
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France in 1330: only Gascony and some smaller territories remained under English control. Edward, the Black Prince Contemporary image of John II A town being sacked Map showing the routes of the Anglo-Gascon and French armies 
The Battle of Poitiers, from a 15th-century illuminated manuscript of Jean Froissart's Chronicles 
A modern replica of a bodkin point arrowhead used by English longbows to penetrate armour - Battle of Poitiers.jpg
The Battle of Poitiers; the Oriflamme can be seen on the top left.
