Battle of Castillon (1453)

Battle of Castillon (Kingdom of France & Duchy of Brittany vs Kingdom of England & Duchy of Gascony) took place in 1453 during Hundred Years' War.

Battle facts

• Year: 1453
• Date: 17 July 1453
• Era: Early Modern
• Conflict: Hundred Years' War
• Side A: Kingdom of France, Duchy of Brittany
• Side B: Kingdom of England, Duchy of Gascony
• Commanders (A): Jean Bureau, Peter II, Jacques de Chabannes, Jean V de Bueil
• Commanders (B): John Talbot, Earl of Shrewsbury, John Talbot, Viscount Lisle, John de Foix, Earl of Kendal
• Casualties: 100 killed or wounded (Kingdom of France & Duchy of Brittany), 4,000 killed or capturedThe rest of the army surrenders the next day (Kingdom of England & Duchy of Gascony)
• Outcome: French victory End of the Hundred Years' War
• Coordinates: 44.852°, -0.019°

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Sources

Wikipedia article on Battle of Castillon · Wikidata entry