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The battle of Castillon — The French victory of 1453 that ended the Hundred Years’ War
The war’s last battle, won by field artillery against a charge in the old style. The English lost the province they had held for three centuries. (Editorial synthesis)
The battle of Castillon took place in 1453 (Julian calendar). (source: Encyclopædia Britannica)
The battle of Castillon took place in Castillon-la-Bataille. (source: Encyclopædia Britannica)
The battle of Castillon ended in the reconquest of the Guyenne and the end of the Hundred Years’ War. (source: Encyclopædia Britannica)
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