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After a siege lasting almost a year, Calais is forced to surrender to the English under Edward III : it will be more than 200 years before the French get it back again Date: 4 August 1347
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1347 Calais Forced Lasting Siege Surrender Years Year
After a Siege Lasting Almost a Year - Calais Surrenders to Edward III, 4 August 1347
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This evocative image captures the moment of surrender as the besieged city of Calais, in modern-day France, finally yields to the English army under King Edward III on 4 August 1347. The siege, which had lasted for nearly a year, marked a significant turning point in the Hundred Years' War between England and France. The scene depicted in the print shows the English king, Edward III, standing triumphantly on a makeshift platform, surrounded by his knights and soldiers. Below him, the citizens of Calais, many in distress and despair, gather to witness the surrender. The city's fortified walls, battered and scarred from the relentless English assault, loom ominously in the background. The Hundred Years' War, which began in 1337, was a long and bitter conflict over the succession to the French throne. Edward III claimed the throne based on his mother's lineage, but the French monarchy, under Philip VI, disputed his claim. The siege of Calais was a crucial battle in this protracted conflict, as it gave the English a strategic foothold on the French coast. The fall of Calais would prove to be a Pyrrhic victory for the English, however. The city would remain in English hands for over 200 years, but it would come at a great cost. The siege and subsequent occupation would fuel French resentment and fuel the desire for retaliation. It would be more than two centuries before the French would finally regain control of Calais, in 1558. This powerful print offers a glimpse into the past, transporting us back to a time of war, conflict, and political upheaval. It serves as a reminder of the enduring legacy of the Hundred Years' War and the profound impact it had on European history.
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