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Battle of Sluys

1340 • Flandern Seeschlacht
*Sujet:Schluecht vu Sluis

*Sujet:Schluecht vu Sluis

Author: Jean FroissartLicense:PD
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Battle of Sluyslabel QS:Len,"Battle of Sluys"label QS:Lfr,"Bataille de l'Écluse (1340)"

Battle of Sluyslabel QS:Len,"Battle of Sluys"label QS:Lfr,"Bataille de l'Écluse (1340)"

Author: Loyset LiédetLicense:PD
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This coin is listed in the Standard Catalogue of British Coins under the ID 1488.

This coin is listed in the Standard Catalogue of British Coins under the ID 1488.

Author: Unknown authorUnknown authorLicense:CC-BY-SA-4.0
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The English victory in the Battle of Sluys ensures that the Hundred Years' War will take place in the lands of France.

The English victory in the Battle of Sluys ensures that the Hundred Years' War will take place in the lands of France.

Author: James William Edmund Doyle / Edmund EvansLicense:PD
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Bataille de l'Écluse (1340).

Bataille de l'Écluse (1340).

Author: Unknown authorUnknown authorLicense:PD
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Bataille de l'Écluse (1340) - BnF Français 87 f.22v

Bataille de l'Écluse (1340) - BnF Français 87 f.22v

Author: UnknownUnknownLicense:PD
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Bataille de l'Écluse. Besançon. Bibliothèque municipale, Ms. 864 f. 059.

Bataille de l'Écluse. Besançon. Bibliothèque municipale, Ms. 864 f. 059.

Author: Giac MasterLicense:PD
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Battle of Sluys

Battle of Sluys

Author: Jean FroissartLicense:PD
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Author: Jean FroissartLicense:PD
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Author: Jean FroissartLicense:PD
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Bataille de l'Écluse (1340)

Bataille de l'Écluse (1340)

Author: AnonymousUnknown authorLicense:PD
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Battle of Sluys 24th June 1340: map by John Fawkes

Battle of Sluys 24th June 1340: map by John Fawkes

Author: John FawkesLicense:CC-BY-SA-4.0
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Historical Overview

Edward III destroyed the French fleet, securing English naval supremacy in the English Channel.

Quick Facts

Outcome:Decisive English victory.

Anglo-Saxon England

  • Commander: Edward III.
  • Strength: ca. 120–150 Schiffe
  • Casualties: Gering

Kingdom of France

  • Commander: Hugues Quiéret †
  • Strength: ca. 190–200 Schiffe
  • Casualties: ca. 160–180 Schiffe verloren

Strategic Context

Securing supply lines for the English invasion of France.

Conflict / War

Hundred Years' War

Decisive English victory.

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