BattlefieldsBattle of Morlaix — English Tactical Innovation 1342
Medieval

Battle of Morlaix — English Tactical Innovation 1342

1342
Finistère, france
Also known as: Morlaix 1342 pits and archers · Northampton at Morlaix Brittany
Era
Medieval
Battle Type
Pitched Battle
Location
Finistère, france
Status
Unregistered
The Combatants

Who Fought

Defeated
French cavalry
Forces
French c.10000 under Charles de Blois
VS
Victor
English under Earl of Northampton
Forces
Northampton c.3500
Outcome
English dug pits and dismounted behind hedge; longbowmen flanked; French cavalry thrown into disorder; Northampton held Brittany
The Battle

History & Significance

Morlaix is a direct tactical predecessor to Crecy 1346; the pit strategy combined with flanking archers was refined and deployed on a larger scale four years later

Casualties & Losses

French cavalry heavily; English light

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