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Poitiers
Battle Name : Poitiers
Date(s) : 19 September 1356
Part of : The Hundred Years war , 14th Century Anglo/French war of succession ,
Outcome : A victory for English Knights, Men-at-arms and archers over French Knights and Men-at-arms
Type of battle : Land
Summary
English/Gascon victory under Edward the Black Prince over the French under King Jean II.
Location
Outside the city walls of Poitiers, 75 miles ENE of La Rochelle, France. (France)
More details
English/Gascon victory under Edward the Black Prince over the French under King Jean II.
Casualty figures
English Knights, Men-at-arms and archers
- Number engaged :
- 6,000
- Casualties :
- 500 (8.33%)
French Knights and Men-at-arms
- Number engaged :
- 20,500
- Casualties :
- 4,500 (21.95%)
