How long did the Hundred Years' War last?

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Answer 1

116 years.

The Hundred Years' War was a conflict between England and France, lasting 116 years from 1337 and 1453. It was fought primarily over claims by the English kings to the French throne and was punctuated by several brief peaces and two lasting ones before it finally ended in the expulsion of the English from France: a decisive French victory.

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Answer 2

Some of the answers look as if they have been copied from a history book. And, basically they're correct.

In actuality, the "war" was really a series of wars fought mainly, but not exclusively, between the British and the French. The roots go back to at least the tenth century, when when the French King, Charles the Simple (no kidding!) allowed Viking invaders to settle in the sparsely populated area of Gaul (France) that later became known as Normandy.

Then, in 1066, William of Normandy (later to be known as William the Conqueror) invaded the British Isles successfully. William's feat was significant in forming the basis of the British Empire.

However, because William came from Normandy, succeeding English kings believed that the northwest portion of France was really theirs.

A series of wars, peace agreements, violations of pacts, and so forth began in 1337. Historically, this marks the beginning of the Hundred Years' War (which actually lasted 116 years, marked by some short periods of peace).

Eventually, Engish kings broadened their horizons, claiming not only Normandy, but also the French throne.

This touched off the first of three periods of war that, combined, make up the Hundred Years' War. During the Edwardian War (1337-1360) the longbow was introduced as a powerful new weapon.

During the Carolingian (or Caroline) War, gunpowder and cannon came into play (1369-1389).

Another peace was shattered when the British House of Lancaster decided to make an all-out attempt at final hegemony (1415-1429). Metal armor and the longsword were the new weapons of choice.

The final Lancastrian War may have been delayed becausr of the Black Death. Plague descended on Western Europe in 1398, and people were too busy trying to keep each other alive to concentrate on killing each other.

At the end of the Carolingian War, Joan of Arc was captured, traded to the English, and executed. After that, neither side seemed to have the will or resources to continue, and the history books record a great win for France, which held its throne.

The Hundred Years' War significantly helped to shape the map of modern Europe. It also introduced many new weapons and battle strategies. But, like most wars, it never really settled the initial "reason" for the war to have begun.

Answer 3

The Hundred Years' War was a conflict between England and France, lasting 116 years from 1337 and 1453. It was fought primarily over claims by the English kings to the French throne and was punctuated by several brief peaces and two lasting ones before it finally ended in the expulsion of the English from France: a decisive French victory. Thus, the war was in fact a series of conflicts and is commonly divided into three or four phases: the Edwardian War (1337-1360), the Caroline War (1369-1389), the Lancastrian War (1415-1429), and the slow decline of English fortunes after the appearance of Joan of Arc. The term "Hundred Years' War" is anachronistic.

The war owes its historical significance to a number of factors. Though primarily a dynastic conflict, the war gave impetus to ideas of French and English nationality. Militarily, it saw the introduction of new weapons and tactics, which eroded the older system of feudal armies dominated by heavy cavalry. The first standing armies in Western Europe since the time of the Western Roman Empire were introduced for the war, thus changing the rôle of the peasantry. For all this and simply its duration, it is often viewed as one of the most significant conflicts in the history of medieval warfare.

Answer 4

The Hundred Years' War was a conflict between England and France, lasting 116 years from 1337 and 1453. It was fought primarily over claims by the English kings to the French throne and was punctuated by several brief peaces and two lasting ones before it finally ended in the expulsion of the English from France: a decisive French victory. Thus, the war was in fact a series of conflicts and is commonly divided into three or four phases: the Edwardian War (1337-1360), the Caroline War (1369-1389), the Lancastrian War (1415-1429), and the slow decline of English fortunes after the appearance of Joan of Arc. The term "Hundred Years' War" is anachronistic.

Answer 5

well you have to first take into account the four years it took to actually OFFICIALLY declair war, than the 7 years in the middle where everyone stop fighting and attended anger managment classes, after there class instructor died, war assumed and went on for something like 82 years.... so i think the hundred year war lasted a few weeks

Answer 6

116 years

Answer 7

116 years

Answer 8

2 seconds.... Say ' the Hundred Years' War' out loud!!!

Answer 9

116 years

1337-1453

Answer 10

It was actually 116 years.