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An illustration of the Battle of Crécy on 26 August 1346 CE between the armies of Edward III of England (r. 1327-1377 CE) and Philip VI of France (r. 1328-1350 CE). Edward was victorious thanks to his troops' experience, discipline and use of the longbow. From a manuscript copy of Jean Froissart's 'Chronicles', 15th century CE. (National Library of France, Paris)
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