The Hundred Years' War: The Battle of Crécy, 1346

In the turbulent year of 1346 during the Hundred Years&War, the Battle of Crécy unfolded in northern France. Here, King Edward III of England faced off against King Philip VI of France in a momentous clash. The English, having carved a path of destruction through France, found themselves on a strategic hillside near Crécy-en-Ponthieu. Despite being vastly outnumbered, they prepared for the inevitable battle. Consider supporting HoH: ►Become a channel member: Socials: 🧾 Chapters: 0:00 Introduction 📚 Sources: Written by House of History 🎵 Music courtesy of Epidemic Sound 🖼 Photos, paintings and imagery: Public Domain, Wikicommons 🧾Machinima: Total War, Creative Assembly #History