24 June 1340Battle of SluysPhilip VI
Edward III leads a campaign in north France & defeats the French fleet
Historical records for France in 1340, rendered directly from the World History Database and ordered by month, day and event.
Edward III leads a campaign in north France & defeats the French fleet
Appointed Bishop of Clermont
Invades English fiefs south of the Loire & provoking Edward III to invade France
The costs of the war lead Edward III & Philip VI to sign a truce
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