Battle of Poitiers (1356)

Battle of Poitiers (England vs France) took place in 1356 during Hundred Years' War.

Battle facts

Year: 1356
Date: 1356-09-19
Era: Medieval
Conflict: Hundred Years' War
Side A: England
Side B: France
Commanders (A): Edward, the Black Prince
Commanders (B): JohnII
Casualties: ~40 men-at-arms killed An unknown but much larger number of common infantry killed (England), More than 4,500 men-at-arms killed or captured Either 1,500 or 3,800 common infantry killed or captured (France)
Outcome: English victory
Coordinates: 46.540°, 0.390°