All Battles

Battle of Crécy

1346 Picardie Feldschlacht

From a illuminated manuscript of Jean Froissart's Chronicles

From a illuminated manuscript of Jean Froissart's Chronicles

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memorial brass to Sir Thomas De Anyers d.1353

memorial brass to Sir Thomas De Anyers d.1353

Author: Parish of St Wilfrid, GrappenhallLicense:PD
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English archers at the Battle of Crécy on the front lines fighting against crossbowmen, other archers and French cavalry.

English archers at the Battle of Crécy on the front lines fighting against crossbowmen, other archers and French cavalry.

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Plaque with explanations about the battle of Crécy (1346), France.

Plaque with explanations about the battle of Crécy (1346), France.

Author: TangopasoLicense:PD
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Panel on the plinth of the statue of the Black Prince, City Square,  Leeds, depicting a land battle, either Poitiers or Crecy, the two battles mentioned on an inscribed tablet on the plinth.

Panel on the plinth of the statue of the Black Prince, City Square, Leeds, depicting a land battle, either Poitiers or Crecy, the two battles mentioned on an inscribed tablet on the plinth.

Author: Chemical EngineerLicense:CC-BY-SA-4.0
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replica of a 14th century crossbow as it my be used at the Crécy battlefield

replica of a 14th century crossbow as it my be used at the Crécy battlefield

Author: Paul HermansLicense:CC-BY-SA-4.0
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illustration from a collection of poems, this one captioned

illustration from a collection of poems, this one captioned

Author: Florence HarrisonLicense:PD
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illustration from a collection of poems

illustration from a collection of poems

Author: Florence HarrisonLicense:PD
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illustration from a collection of poems, this one captioned "Ah! qu'elle est belle La Marguerite" at "The Eve of Crecy"

illustration from a collection of poems, this one captioned "Ah! qu'elle est belle La Marguerite" at "The Eve of Crecy"

Author: Florence HarrisonLicense:PD
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illustration from a collection of poems, this one captioned "Ah! qu'elle est belle La Marguerite" at "The Eve of Crecy"

illustration from a collection of poems, this one captioned "Ah! qu'elle est belle La Marguerite" at "The Eve of Crecy"

Author: Florence HarrisonLicense:PD
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Kortrijk, Openbare Bibliotheek Kortrijk, Fonds Goethals-Vercruysse, cod. 135 (Tres Tractatus) f95v (miniature of the Battle of Crécy 1346)

Kortrijk, Openbare Bibliotheek Kortrijk, Fonds Goethals-Vercruysse, cod. 135 (Tres Tractatus) f95v (miniature of the Battle of Crécy 1346)

Author: Gilles Li MuisitLicense:PD
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Kortrijk, Openbare Bibliotheek Kortrijk, Fonds Goethals-Vercruysse, cod. 135 (Tres Tractatus) f95v (miniature of the Battle of Crécy 1346)

Kortrijk, Openbare Bibliotheek Kortrijk, Fonds Goethals-Vercruysse, cod. 135 (Tres Tractatus) f95v (miniature of the Battle of Crécy 1346)

Author: Gilles Li MuisitLicense:PD
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La Normandie par M. Jules Janin, illustrée par MM Morel-Fatio, Tellier, Gigoux, Daubigny, Debon, H. Bellangé, Alfred Johannot. Paris, Ernest Bourdin, éditeur, Rue de Seine, 51.]

La Normandie par M. Jules Janin, illustrée par MM Morel-Fatio, Tellier, Gigoux, Daubigny, Debon, H. Bellangé, Alfred Johannot. Paris, Ernest Bourdin, éditeur, Rue de Seine, 51.]

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Death of King John of Bohemia in Battle of Crécy (Česko-moravská kronika, 1868)

Death of King John of Bohemia in Battle of Crécy (Česko-moravská kronika, 1868)

Author: Josef ScheiwlLicense:PD
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Entrée du Centre Historique Crécy la bataille

Entrée du Centre Historique Crécy la bataille

Author: Florent DécampsLicense:CC-BY-SA-4.0
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Adres wydawniczy: Paris : E. Bourdin, 1844Opis fizyczny: [4], 652 s., [25] k. tabl. : il. ; 25 cm

Adres wydawniczy: Paris : E. Bourdin, 1844Opis fizyczny: [4], 652 s., [25] k. tabl. : il. ; 25 cm

Author: Jules JaninLicense:PD
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Historical Overview

England's first major land victory, where longbowmen destroyed the French knightly army.

Quick Facts

Outcome:Overwhelming English victory.

Anglo-Saxon England

  • Commander: Edward III.
  • Strength: ca. 12.000
  • Casualties: Gering

Kingdom of France

  • Commander: Philipp VI.
  • Strength: ca. 30.000
  • Casualties: Extrem hoch

Strategic Context

English retreat after raiding; forced battle against superior pursuers.

Conflict / War

Hundred Years' War

Decisive English victory.

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