Battle of Sluys (1340 AD)

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

Battle facts

Year: 1340 AD
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: approx. 400–600 2 ships lost16,000–20,000 190 ships lost, of which 166 captured
Outcome: English victory
Coordinates: 51.350°, 3.375°