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Hundred Yearsâ War
Image depicting the Battle of Crécy, during the Hundred Years' War, in which Edward III of England defeated Philip VI of France on August 26, 1346.
The Battle of Castillon, fought on July 17, 1453, was the decisive final engagement of the Hundred Yearsâ War between France and England.1
Its importance lies in the following outcomes:
- End of English Rule in Aquitaine: The defeat of the English army led by the Earl of Shrewsbury resulted in the subsequent capitulation of Bordeaux in October 1453. This effectively ended English control over the regions of Guyenne and Gascony, marking the conclusion of English rule in Aquitaine.12
- Military Significance: The battle demonstrated the effectiveness of field artillery, which the French used to inflict heavy losses on the English forces.1
- Conclusion of the War: By securing these territories, the French victory effectively brought the Hundred Yearsâ War to a close, leaving the English with only Calais and the countship of GuĂźnes on the continent.12