Hundred Years' War - Full Story, Every Battle - Animated Medieval History

Origins and the Edwardian Phase00:00:04

The conflict originated from the paradoxical vassal status of English kings in France and dynastic crises. This phase is characterized by major battles like Sluys, Crecy, and the invention of the chevauchée, establishing English military dominance through the longbow.

The Black Death and Breton Civil War00:20:19

The war was interrupted by the devastating Black Death, which caused demographic collapse. During this time, the Breton Civil War served as a proxy conflict, highlighting the shift toward small-scale engagements and the rise of figures like Bertrand du Guesclin.

Battle of Poitiers and Treaty of Bretigny00:52:20

The Black Prince’s victory at Poitiers led to the capture of King Jean II, throwing France into civil unrest. The resulting Treaty of Bretigny gave England control over vast territories, marking a peak for the English cause before later reversals.

The Carolinian Phase and Shift in Momentum01:22:51

Charles V of France revitalized the French efforts by employing mobile defensive tactics and avoiding pitched battles. Under the leadership of du Guesclin, the French reclaimed much of their territory, effectively ending English dominance in Aquitaine.

Internal Upheaval and Final Developments01:40:09

Both nations faced internal crises, including the Wat Tyler Rebellion in England and the madness of Charles VI in France, which triggered the bloody Armagnac-Burgundian Civil War. This internal divide set the stage for Henry V's later intervention.