The English, led by King Edward III, won the Battle of Crecy.
How did they win?
The English won the battle by using a combination of tactics, including:
- The use of the longbow: The English longbowmen were able to outrange the French crossbowmen and inflict heavy casualties on the French cavalry.
- The use of dismounted knights: The English knights dismounted and fought on foot, which gave them an advantage over the French knights, who were used to fighting on horseback.
- The use of a defensive position: The English army took up a defensive position on a hill, which gave them an advantage over the French, who had to charge uphill.
The Battle of Crecy was a significant victory for the English and marked a turning point in the Hundred Years' War.