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what is so significant about the hundred years war?
it was a heavy military blow to france
paved the way for further English conquests
inspired English and French nationalism
high number of casualties among the nobility especially in france
decline in trade
mostly fought over the French throne
The longbow changes warfare
The English introduced the longbow and was used in 3 battles
Crécy, Poitiers, and Agincourt.
During the battle of Crécy the English army was outnumbered by the French army
Battle of Poitiers
The longbow was as tall as a man or even taller
archers carried 24 arrows that were about 27 inches long
An arrow could travel about 200 yards and an archer 12-15 arrows in a minute
Joan of Arc
Joan of Arc a peasant French girl felt moved to save the France from it's english conquerors
When she was 13 she started hearing voices and seeing visions, believed to be the saints
Urged her to drive the english out of France and give the crown to the true king of France Charles VII
The impact of the Hundred Years War
In 1337 Edward III invaded France claiming the throne as rightfully his.
A major change in warfare was the induction of the English longbow
It allowed them to shoot up to 400 yards and allowed them to be more accurate.
In 1453 the French rallied there forces and pushed them out of France entirely