Crecy Collection (#2)

Edward III refusing to send aid to his son (Edward, the Black Prince) at the Battle of Crecy, 26 August 1346. His response was " Let the boy win his spurs"

Battle of Crecy 1346
9000 English soldiers under Edward III defeat 30, 000 French under Philippe VI Date: 26 August 1346

War / 100 Years War / Crecy
English soldiers under Edward III defeat a far larger French army under Philippe VI Date: 26 August 1346

Gaucher de Chastillon (1250-1329), comte de Crecy Connetable de France French military

A straight stem pipe, finely hand carved - WWI
A straight stem pipe, finely hand carved by and belonging to Driver P. S. Wilson, a lorry driver with the Army Service Corps. during the First World War. Signature on base of pipe - P. S. WILSON

The Battle of Crecy from an Illuminated Copy of Froissarts Chronicles

BATTLE OF CRECY, 1346. Edward III. Greeting the Prince of Wales after the battle. Illustration by R. Caton Woodville, 1894

BATTLE OF CRECY, 1346. Edward III. Crossing the Somme in the face of the French army. Illustration by R. Caton Woodville, 1894

Hundred Years War between England and France. English troops waiting to go into action at the Battle of Crecy, August 1346. Colour-printed wood engraving c1860

BATTLE OF CRECY, 1346. The Battle of Crecy, 26 August 1346, during the Hundred Years War. Wood engraving, 19th century

Scene at Crecy 1346
Edward III refuses succour to his son, Edward the Black Prince of Wales Date: 26 August 1346

Military / Weapons / Bowmen
At CRECY, 9000 English soldiers under Edward III defeat 30, 000 French under Philippe VI - a triumph of the English strategy of bowmen against cavalry

Crecy (Dupray)
CRECY The decisive defeat of the French by the English is won at the expense of fierce hand to hand fighting as well as the superiority of the bowmen

Crecy : English Wait
The English forces await the attack of the French

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"Crecy: A Glimpse into the Historic Battle of 1346" Step back in time to witness the epic clash at Crecy, a battle that forever etched its mark on history. In 1346, Edward III faced off against Philip VI in a struggle for dominance that would shape the fate of nations. The artwork by James William Edmund Doyle captures a poignant moment as Edward refuses succor to his own son amidst the chaos of battle. It speaks volumes about the harsh realities and sacrifices made during this tumultuous time. Detail from Chroniques de Froissart, a 14th-century manuscript, transports us directly onto the battlefield itself. The sheer magnitude and intensity of this conflict are palpable as French chivalry charges headlong into English bowmen. A clash between tradition and innovation unfolds before our eyes. Knights at Crecy Battle evoke images of valor and bravery amidst an unforgiving landscape. These warriors fought with unwavering determination, their actions forever immortalized in oil on canvas by an unknown artist in 1890. "The R. A. " AD 1346 color lithograph transports us further back in time, allowing us to witness an incident unfolding on that fateful morning at Crecy. The events leading up to this pivotal moment become clearer as we delve deeper into history's annals. In another lithograph titled "The Prince of Wales Wins his Spurs, " we see young Edward, known as The Black Prince, proving himself worthy amid the chaos of battle. His courage shines through as he earns his place among legends. Edward himself takes center stage once more in illustrations from Children's History Books – a testament to how deeply ingrained this battle is within our collective memory. His presence commands attention even centuries later. A gravure depicting the Battle serves as a visual reminder of its significance – capturing both its grandeur and brutality simultaneously.