1356 · England vs France
1356 English victory in the Hundred Years' War demonstrated longbow superiority and English dominance.
English forces under Edward, the Black Prince, defeated French forces at Poitiers in 1356. The victory demonstrated English military tactics and longbow effectiveness. King John II of France was captured. The victory dramatically shifted Hundred Years' War balance toward England.
Poitiers' victory solidified English military dominance and enabled English territorial expansion in France. The battle became iconic for English military superiority.
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