. In July 1346, King Edward III opened a new phase of the Hundred Years’ War by landing in Normandy with an army of 15,000 men. By the end of July, the English had captured Caen and then marched to the east to secure other towns in Normandy....

(1337–1360)Cadsand – English Channel – Sluys – Saint-Omer – Auberoche – Caen – Blanchetaque – Crécy – Calais – Neville's Cross – Les Espagnols sur Mer – Poitiers The Battle of Crécy...

Describes the importance of the Battle of Crecy. Explains how it led to the development of many new types of warfare and also led to many changes in medieval society.