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Battle in [[1356]] during the [[Hundred Years' War]]. This was a major victory for England, led by [[Edward the Black Prince]], son of King [[Edward III of England]], in the ongoing territorial war against France, following up his victory a few years earlier at Crecy.
Battle in [[1356]] during the [[Hundred Years' War]]. This was a major victory for England, led by [[Edward the Black Prince]], son of King [[Edward III of England]], in the ongoing territorial war against France, following up his victory a few years earlier at Crecy.

Note: The [[Battle of Tours]] from [[732]] is sometimes called 'Battle of Poitiers' as well.

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Battle in 1356 during the Hundred Years' War. This was a major victory for England, led by Edward the Black Prince, son of King Edward III of England, in the ongoing territorial war against France, following up his victory a few years earlier at Crecy.

Note: The Battle of Tours from 732 is sometimes called 'Battle of Poitiers' as well.