WORLD HISTORY

Detailed explanation-1: -France and Britain are often still referred to as “historic rivals", or with emphasis on the perceived ever-lasting competition between the two countries.

Detailed explanation-2: -They came into conflict over a series of issues, including disputes over English territorial possessions in France and the legitimate succession to the French throne.

Detailed explanation-3: -British motivations. Britain ended the uneasy truce created by the Treaty of Amiens when it declared war on France in May 1803. The British were increasingly angered by Napoleon’s reordering of the international system in Western Europe, especially in Switzerland, Germany, Italy and the Netherlands.

Detailed explanation-4: -A Norman-French Army led by Duke William II of Normandy successfully handles the English led by King Harold Goodwinson. A decisive victory, this marks the beginning of the Norman conquest of England.