The Hundred Years War is one of the most notable conflicts of the Medieval ages. Two rival dynasties were fighting over land in a struggle that is marked by numerous battles, multiple characters, and disregarded treaty after disregarded treaty. The land in question, known as Aquitaine or Guyenne, should have belonged to England, but was being treated as a French territory causing a conflict that would span over the rule of different monarchs on both sides. The war was long enough to be divided into three periods; the Edwardian War, Caroline War, and Lancastrian War (divided into phase 1 and phase 2). The first recognized period of the war, the Edwardian War, began officially in 1337, but can be traced back to the death of Charles IV in 1328.
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He was successful in raiding the city, but it took longer than expected so he marched towards Calais, laying siege to the French lands in between. Despite being the smaller army and having less resources Henry V was eventually able to gain control of France. This is considered the first phase of the Lancastrian war. The second phase began with the revival of France largely impacted by the well known historical figure, Joan of Arc. Thanks in large part to Joan, and her visions from God, Charles VIII was able to regain many English holdings in France. The English were able to gain access to captured Joan of Arc and had her burned at the stake. Joan’s death made her a martyr and after her death the French were revitalized against the English. The English were defeated in 1453 at the Battle of Castillion, which is recognized to be the last official battle of the Hundred Years war. Although this was the last battle the English and the French were still formally at war for a long period of time afterwards. The English faced unrest internally in large part based on the loses the nobility had incurred because of all of the military campaigns in France. The Hundred Years War was not in fact a continuous war, but one that is marked by periods of battle and periods of peace. However, the dislike of the English for the French and vice-versa never rested and can be seen throughout history. After the war was completed both nations had to deal with the consequences of the costly battles. England basically held no more stakes on the European continent and became the island kingdom were more familiar with
He was successful in raiding the city, but it took longer than expected so he marched towards Calais, laying siege to the French lands in between. Despite being the smaller army and having less resources Henry V was eventually able to gain control of France. This is considered the first phase of the Lancastrian war. The second phase began with the revival of France largely impacted by the well known historical figure, Joan of Arc. Thanks in large part to Joan, and her visions from God, Charles VIII was able to regain many English holdings in France. The English were able to gain access to captured Joan of Arc and had her burned at the stake. Joan’s death made her a martyr and after her death the French were revitalized against the English. The English were defeated in 1453 at the Battle of Castillion, which is recognized to be the last official battle of the Hundred Years war. Although this was the last battle the English and the French were still formally at war for a long period of time afterwards. The English faced unrest internally in large part based on the loses the nobility had incurred because of all of the military campaigns in France. The Hundred Years War was not in fact a continuous war, but one that is marked by periods of battle and periods of peace. However, the dislike of the English for the French and vice-versa never rested and can be seen throughout history. After the war was completed both nations had to deal with the consequences of the costly battles. England basically held no more stakes on the European continent and became the island kingdom were more familiar with