100 Years War: Crecy 1346

This documentary presents the events of 11 July 1346, when Edward III's army landed at St Vaast in the Cotentin Peninsula. Over the course of a year, they achieved three major victories: Caen, Blanchtaque, and Crecy, ultimately capturing Calais, which remained under English control until 1558.

The film illustrates how this campaign marked the rise of England as a formidable military power in Europe. It discusses the innovative tactics employed by Edward's army, particularly the effective use of Chevauchee, which played a crucial role in luring the French forces into battle. The documentary emphasizes the composition of Edward's forces, primarily made up of yeoman archers and infantry, and details how their discipline and technology, particularly the longbow, contributed to defeating the French nobility.