WORLD HISTORY

Detailed explanation-1: -The first phase of the Hundred Years’ War between France and England lasted from 1337 to 1360. It is sometimes referred to as the Edwardian War because it was initiated by King Edward III of England, who claimed the French throne in defiance of King Philip VI of France.

Detailed explanation-2: -The struggle involved several generations of English and French claimants to the crown and actually occupied a period of more than 100 years. By convention the war is said to have started on May 24, 1337, with the confiscation of the English-held duchy of Guyenne by French King Philip VI.

Detailed explanation-3: -(1346) The Battle of Crécy (the first major engagement of the Hundred Years’ War): After the battle of Sluys, Edward III landed in Normandy in July 1346 with about 10, 000 men. The French pursued. Edward III decided to halt near Crecy in Normandy and to prepare for battle the next day.

Detailed explanation-4: -Hundred Years’ War, (1337–1453)Intermittent armed conflict between England and France over territorial rights and the issue of succession to the French throne. It began when Edward III invaded Flanders in 1337 in order to assert his claim to the French crown.