After the victory at Crecy, the English forces marched to Calais and began a successful siege that was to last a year. The French army tried to relieve Calais but retreated after finding the English position too strong. The English turned Calais into a operations base for further forays into France and it was to remain in English hands until 1558.
English Leadership: Edward III
French Leadership: Jean de Vienne
Location:
Calais, France
Outcome:
English victory
Campaign:
Start Date:
Wednesday, August 31, 1346
Start Year:
1346
End Date:
Monday, July 31, 1347
End Year:
1347
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