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battle of poitiers

 

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Noun battle of poitiers has 1 sense
  1. Poitiers, battle of Poitiers - the battle in 1356 in which the English under the Black Prince defeated the French
    --1 is a kind of pitched battle

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Battle of Poitiers

Description:

The Battle of Poitiers was a significant medieval military conflict that took place on September 19, 1356, during the Hundred Years' War. It occurred in Poitiers, France, between the English forces led by Edward, the Black Prince, and the French forces commanded by King Jean II.

Sample Sentences:

As a noun:

  1. The Battle of Poitiers was a turning point in the Hundred Years' War.
  2. During the Battle of Poitiers, the English archers demonstrated their superior long-range shooting skills.
  3. Historians often debate the strategies employed in the Battle of Poitiers.

As a verb:

  1. The French army attempted to defend their position but eventually lost the battle.
  2. Edward, the Black Prince, successfully outmaneuvered the French forces during the Battle of Poitiers.
  3. Many lives were lost in the fierce battle that raged on in Poitiers.

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