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The English deployed themselves between the villages of Wadincourt and Crécy-en-Ponthieu. Before the English army was a ridge which gradually fell away to open land and behind the army was a forest. Edward's front line covered the whole of the front slope with 1,800 phalanx and men-at-arms on the right and 800 on the left.
Crecy en Ponthieu is famous for the battle of Crecy, one of the early battles of the 100 Years War, when the English defeated the French on the hillside to the north (which is open to the public). In that context this museum is an absolute must when you're in town. Run by an enthusiastic group of locals it tells the story of the battle ...
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- 4 rue des Ecoles, Crecy-en-Ponthieu
Mar 19, 2023 · Things to Do in Crecy-en-Ponthieu, France: See Tripadvisor's 71 traveller reviews and photos of Crecy-en-Ponthieu tourist attractions. Find what to do today, this weekend, or in April. We have reviews of the best places to see in Crecy-en-Ponthieu. Visit top-rated & must-see attractions.
Le Centre Historique Crécy la bataille est un centre d'interprétation sur le Moyen Âge. Un parcours chronologique bilingue permet au visiteur de découvrir le contexte historique de la guerre de Cent Ans et la célèbre bataille du 26 août 1346. D’autres thématiques sont consacrées à l’équipement du combattant, à l’héritage ...
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- 16 A avenue des Fusilles, Crecy-en-Ponthieu
Today in 1346, at Crecy-en-Ponthieu in northern France, a battle was fought that historians argue was the most important battle of the Hundred Years war.
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A magnificent work of history, ten years in the writing, which covers the great captains and commanders, the decisive battles on land and sea, the influence of weapons, and the military factors which have influenced the rise and fall of civilizations in the Western world. Major-General J. F. C. Fuller, a pioneer of mechanized warfare in Great Britain, was one of the twentieth century’s most ...
