During this war, the English had constant control over the English Channel thanks to the early victory at the Battle of Sluys.
During this war, the English had constant control over the English Channel thanks to the early victory at the Battle of Sluys. England also claimed Calais during this war, which they held onto even after the war ended. The English king was descended from the female side of Charles IV, and was disqualified from rule according to Salic law. The English pulled off victories early in the war at Crecy and Poitiers thanks to the longbow, and in 1415, the English army under Henry V won again over the French in the Battle of Agincourt. For 10 points, name this war in which Joan of Arc helped rally the French at the Siege of Orleans and did not actually last the stated amount of time.
During this war, the English had constant control over the English Channel thanks to the early victory at the Battle of Sluys.
Hundred Years’ War