Battle of Poitiers (1356)

Battle of Poitiers

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.

Map of the battle

Battle Of Poitiers (1356) Media

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  France in 1330: only Gascony remained under English control.
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  Edward, the Black Prince
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  Contemporary image of John II
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  A town being sacked
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  Map showing the routes of the Anglo-Gascon and French armies
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  The Battle of Poitiers
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  A modern replica of a bodkin point arrowhead used by English longbows to penetrate armour
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  The Battle of Poitiers; the Oriflamme can be seen on the top left.