Anglo-French Wars
The centuries of Anglo-French wars are overwhelming, even for those most dedicated to the subject. Battles for geographic territory and ideological control started in Roman times. In one short post, it would be impossible to provide sufficient detail on this lengthy history of conflict.
Instead, here is a list of a few of the famous engagements:
1066 – The Battle of Hastings – the Norman conquest of England, by William the Conqueror
1337 – 1453 The Hundred Years’ War – technically 116 years and numerous battles
1755 – 1763 The Seven Years’ War – the fight over control of North America which the British won
1779 – 1783 The American Revolution – the French aided the American rebel troops in forcing a British surrender
1792 – 1802 The French Revolution – the British were opposed to the anti-monarchical ideals of the French
1803 – 1815 The Napoleonic Wars – in 1810 the French Empire at its broadest reach, then Napoleon was defeated
And so on…
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