BattlefieldsBattle of Ardres
Medieval

Battle of Ardres

1351
northern_ireland
Era
Medieval
Battle Type
Pitched Battle
Location
northern_ireland
Status
Unregistered
The Combatants

Who Fought

Forces
Not recorded in historical accounts
Forces
Kingdom of England: 300 men-at-arms; 300 mounted archers
VS
Victor
Not recorded in historical accounts
Forces
Kingdom of France: 1,500 men-at-arms
Outcome
French victory
The Battle

History & Significance

The battle of Ardres was a battle that took place on 8 June 1351 by forces from the Kingdom of France, led by Édouard I de Beaujeu, near the English-held town of Ardres, in a ditch in a river bend, as a part of the Hundred Years' War. In the battle Beajeau was killed and the English commander, John de Beauchamp was captured.

Suspected site. The exact location is uncertain.
Casualties & Losses

not recorded

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