The Hundred Years War period, from1337-1453, tells the story of an entire nation growing in strength and independence through the grace of God. After the Norman Conquest, it was evident that the nation of England was growing in strength and power, whereas the nation of France was rapidly ceasing to hold its power and strength. By the year 1337, England was in control of almost half of France. Subsequent to these events, King Edward III of England made claims to the throne of France, which thus began the extensive and excruciating Hundred Years War. The true factor of the Hundred Years War was whether or not France would survive as a strong and powerful nation. Throughout the entirety of the war, France was showing to be in many terrible situations,
