The Battle of Poitiers, fought on September 19, 1356, was a pivotal conflict in the Hundred Years' War between England and France. Led by Edward, the Black Prince, the English forces faced a significantly larger French army commanded by King John II. The battle showcased the tactical prowess of the English, who employed effective longbowmen to decimate the advancing French knights. Positioned on a defensive terrain, the English forces utilized strategic formations, creating a stronghold that the