One side set up defensively south of Abbeville during this battle, and the other side attacked their Genonese mercenaries for retreating.
One side set up defensively south of Abbeville during this battle, and the other side attacked their Genonese mercenaries for retreating. This battle saw the first use of cannons on the European battlefield, and one victorious commander in it used as his emblem three white feathers taken from King John of Bohemia, who was slain in this battle. This battle was followed by the Siege of Calais, and longbowmen positioned on a hill inflicted heavy casualties on their opponent's charging knights. For 10 points, name this 1346 battle in which Edward III and the Black Prince led England to victory over French king Philip VI during the Hundred Years' War.
One side set up defensively south of Abbeville during this battle, and the other side attacked their Genonese mercenaries for retreating.
Battle of Crécy