BattlefieldsBattle of Gisors 1198
Medieval

Battle of Gisors 1198

1198
Normandy, france
Also known as: Gisors 1198
Era
Medieval
Battle Type
Pitched Battle
Location
Normandy, france
Status
Unregistered
The Combatants

Who Fought

Defeated
Philip II of France
Forces
Philip II c.2,000–4,000.
VS
Victor
Richard I
Forces
Richard I c.3,000–5,000
Outcome
French routed; Philip II fled; Richard I recaptured the Vexin
The Battle

History & Significance

Richards victory at Gisors in 1198 was his greatest triumph against Philip II and temporarily reversed the territorial losses suffered during his captivity.

Casualties & Losses

Many French knights captured

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