The Black Prince's tactical masterpiece. Outnumbered and encircled, he used terrain, dismounted men-at-arms and archery to destroy three successive French divisions. King John II was captured and ransomed for 3 million gold écus — nearly two years of French royal revenue. England's military reputation reached its medieval zenith.
c.2,500 French killed; thousands captured including the king
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