The Battle of Poitiers is typified in medieval folklore as the complete obliteration of French nobility during the bloody Hundred Years’ War.
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Greatest Battles of the Middle Ages
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The Battle of Yarmouk, or Yarmuk (636 AD), is undoubtedly one of the most significant events in history. At the onset of the battle, the Roman Empire …
Edward III, King of England, inherited a kingdom wracked by debt, baronial disloyalty, and civil war. Like many leaders before and since, he decided …
Originally a response to a call for aid to Pope Urban II from the Byzantine Emperor Alexius in the late 11th century, the First Crusade stirred the …
Find out about 10 of history’s most iconic medieval battles.
Discover the 6 greatest battles of Edward III, from Dupplin Moor to Poitiers.