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Battle of Poitiers |
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| During the Battle of Poitiers in 1356, Edward, Prince of Wales (also known as the Black Prince) captured French king John II the Good center, with sword upraised. During the battle the English experimented with a military strategy that involved the use of archers on foot. John II was subsequently held for ransom in England. | ||||||
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| Archivo Iconografico, S.A./Corbis | ||||||
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| Hundred Years’ War; John II (of France); France | ||||||
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