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One of the most important battles in Europe ever. 200 English and thousands of French died

The Battle of Crécy in 1346 was a pivotal moment in the Hundred Years' War, where a smaller English army unexpectedly defeated a larger French force, heralding the decline of the knightly age and the rise of professional armies.

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