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Hundred Years’ War begins Timeline Game

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In the context of the Hundred Years’ War that began in 1337, we present a timeline game where players must place events in their correct chronological order.

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  • 1337: Hundred Years' War begins with Edward III of England asserting his claim to the French throne
  • 1340: Battle of Sluys, English naval victory over the French
  • 1346: Edward III invades France, beginning a series of campaigns in Normandy and Picardy
  • 1346: Battle of Crecy, English victory over the French
  • 1346-1347: Siege of Calais, English capture of the city
  • 1360: Treaty of Bretigny, temporary peace between England and France
  • 1369: Renewal of hostilities between England and France
  • 1356: Battle of Poitiers, English victory over the French
  • 1420: Treaty of Troyes, Henry V of England recognized as heir to the French throne
  • 1415: Henry V captures Harfleur and defeats the French at the Battle of Agincourt
  • 1429: Joan of Arc leads French forces to victory at the Siege of Orleans
  • 1429: Coronation of Charles VII of France in Reims
  • 1431: Capture and execution of Joan of Arc by the English
  • 1435: Treaty of Arras, alliance between Burgundy and France against England
  • 1475: End of the Hundred Years' War with the signing of the Treaty of Picquigny

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