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The battle of Crécy — The French defeat of 26 August 1346, the first great defeat of the French king’s army in the Hundred Years’ War
An army twice as numerous was destroyed by entrenched archers. French chivalry lost its reputation there before losing its role. (Editorial synthesis)
The battle of Crécy took place on 26 August 1346 (Julian calendar). (source: Larousse and Encyclopædia Universalis)
The battle of Crécy took place in Crécy-en-Ponthieu. (source: Encyclopædia Universalis)
The battle of Crécy ended in the first great defeat of the French king’s army in the Hundred Years’ War. (source: Encyclopædia Universalis)
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