Episode 119: The Road to War
The History of English Podcast
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The Beginnings of the Hundred Years' War
This chapter discusses the initial stages of the Hundred Years' War, including Edward III's claim to the French crown and the funding and preparation for war. It explores the influence of the French language on the English military and warfare during the Middle Ages and highlights the borrowing of French words in English related to warfare. The chapter also delves into the events leading up to the Battle of Cressy and covers the training of Long Bowmen in England.
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