jul 17, 1453 - Battle of Castillon
Description:
The Battle of Castillon was a battle fought on 17 July 1453 in Gascony near the town of Castillon-sur-Dordogne (later Castillon-la-Bataille). A decisive French victory, it is considered to mark the end of the Hundred Years' War. As a result of the battle, the English lost all landholdings in France, except Calais. Castillon was the first major battle won by a massive usage of field artillery.Added to timeline:
Date:
jul 17, 1453
Now
~ 573 years ago