Original: The Battle of Crécy ( occasionally called the Battle of Cressy in English ) took place on 26 August 1346 near Crécy in northern France , and was one of the most important battles of the Hundred Years ' War .
Simplified: The Battle of Crécy happened on 26 August 1346 near Crécy in northern France , and was one of the most important battles of the Hundred Years ' War .