Battle of Sluys (1340)

Battle of Sluys (Kingdom of England vs Kingdom of France) took place in 1340 during Hundred Years' War.

Battle facts

Year: 1340
Date: 1340-06-24
Era: Medieval
Conflict: Hundred Years' War
Side A: Kingdom of England
Side B: Kingdom of France
Commanders (A): King Edward III, Earl of Huntingdon
Commanders (B): Hugues Quiéret, Nicolas Béhuchet
Casualties: 400–600 2 ships lost (Kingdom of England), 16,000–20,000 190 ships lost, of which 166 captured (Kingdom of France)
Outcome: English victory
Coordinates: 51.350°, 3.375°