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What was the Hundred Years' War?

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The Hundred Years' War was a series of conflicts between England and France from 1337 to 1453 — actually lasting 116 years. Fought over claims to the French throne, it reshaped both nations, featured figures like Joan of Arc, and ended with France victorious.

Key things to understand

  1. A long England–France conflict from 1337 to 1453.
  2. It was fought over rival claims to the French crown.
  3. Joan of Arc became a famous figure during it.
  4. France ultimately won, pushing England off the continent.

People also ask

What was the Hundred Years' War?
A series of wars between England and France (1337–1453) over claims to the French throne.
Did the Hundred Years' War really last 100 years?
Even longer — about 116 years of on-and-off conflict.
Who was Joan of Arc?
A young French heroine who rallied French forces and became a symbol of the war and French identity.