The Hundred Years' War (may 24, 1337 – oct 19, 1453)

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The Hundred Years’ War consisted of numerous conflicts between the English and the French. Namely, the House of Plantagenet of England trying to gain control over the House of Valois of France. This is one of the most prominent conflicts in the medieval era, as five generations of power fought for a powerful seat in the largest kingdom in the eastern hemisphere. Both France and England got their allies involved, marking one of the longest wars in history, lasting one hundred and sixteen years. However, historically the English royal family bloodline reaches back to France, so they held power and land in France, which contributes to the tension between two kingdoms. There were multiple battles involved such as The Edwardian War (1337-1360), the Caroline War (1369-1389), and the Lancastrian War (1415-1453), and more. Historians view those three wars as phases during the Hundred Years’ War because they were each separated by truces, or temporary stoppages declared by both parties. As a result of the war, France had won, thanks to their allies.

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