In 1356, during the Hundred Years’ War, Edward the Black Prince led a vastly outnumbered English army against France at the Battle of Poitiers. Using terrain, longbowmen, and brilliant tactics, he crushed the French forces and captured King John II himself. This short video tells the story of how a young prince humiliated France and changed the course of the war.
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In 1356 during the Hundred Years War, a young English commander Edward the Black Prince faced the full might of France at Poatier. Outnumbered 2 to1, his force of 6,000 men braced against 12,000 French knights led by King John II himself. Instead of charging, the Black Prince used the terrain, narrow lanes, hedges, and longbow bowmen hidden behind cover. As French cavalry advanced, arrows rained down, horses fell, and chaos spread. English troops countered with sudden charges, cutting deep into the disordered French lines. In the midst of the battle, the unthinkable happened. King John II of France was surrounded and captured alive. His defeat crippled French morale and forced a humiliating ransom that drained the kingdom’s wealth. At players, the Black Prince didn’t just win a battle. He proved cunning and patience could overcome numbers.