The battle of crécy, fought on august 26, 1346, was a significant engagement in the hundred years' war between england and france. edward iii of england faced philip vi of france. english longbowmen played a crucial role, leading to a decisive english victory despite being outnumbered.
The battle of crécy, a pivotal event in the hundred years' war (1337–1453), took place on august 26, 1346. english forces, led by king edward iii, faced french troops under king philip vi. edward's army, composed of english and welsh archers, men-at-arms, and infantry, strategically positioned themselves on high ground near the town of crécy-en-ponthieu
The english deployed a defensive formation with longbowmen at the forefront. the longbows proved decisive, unleashing a devastating barrage on the approaching french knights. the french cavalry struggled in the muddy terrain, while the english longbowmen maintained a disciplined and effective attacks
Despite numerical superiority, the french suffered heavy losses. the english emerged victorious, solidifying the effectiveness of the longbow and showcasing the importance of terrain and tactics. the battle of crécy had a lasting impact on medieval warfare, influencing subsequent conflicts in the hundred years' war