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The first phase (Edwardian phase (1337–1360)) of the Hundred Years' War between England and France lasted from 1337 to 1360.It is sometimes referred to as the Edwardian War because it was initiated by King Edward III of England, who claimed the French throne in defiance of King Philip VI of France.
[2] [3] The war is commonly divided into three phases separated by truces: the Edwardian War (1337–1360), the Caroline War (1369–1389), and the Lancastrian War (1415–1453). Each side drew many allies into the conflict, with English forces initially prevailing; however, the French forces under the House of Valois ultimately retained ...
Articles relating to the Hundred Years' War, 1337–1360 (1337-1360), also known as the Edwardian War. It was the first phase of the Hundred Years' War between France and England. It is named because it was initiated by King Edward III of England, who claimed the French throne in defiance of King Philip VI of France.
By the end of 1341 the Montfortist cause was being supported by Edward III as an extension of the war with France. [22] This was the start of Edward's provincial strategy, by which he sided with French vassals of Philip in their disagreements with him: this promoted Edward's claim to be the rightful king of France and potentially created military allies. [22]
The siege of Calais (4 September 1346 – 3 August 1347) occurred at the conclusion of the Crécy campaign, when an English army under the command of King Edward III of England successfully besieged the French town of Calais during the Edwardian phase of the Hundred Years' War.
After a successful campaign in Scotland, he declared himself rightful heir to the French throne, [a] starting the Hundred Years' War (1337–1453). Following some initial setbacks, this first phase of the war went exceptionally well for England and would become known as the Edwardian War.
Chevauchée of the Black Prince Part of Hundred Years' War Near-contemporary image of the Battle of Poitiers Date 4 August – 2 October 1356 Location South-west France Result Anglo-Gascon victory Belligerents Kingdom of England Kingdom of France Commanders and leaders Edward, the Black Prince John II (POW) Strength 6,000 Unknown but large Casualties and losses Few Heavy
A treaty to end the war was negotiated at Guînes and signed on 6 April 1354. However, the composition of the inner council of the French king, John II (r. 1350–1364), changed and sentiment turned against its terms. John decided not to ratify it, and it was clear that from the summer of 1355 both sides would be committed to full-scale war.