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Battle of Castillon
- When
- July 17, 1453
- Where
- Castillon-sur-Dordogne
The Battle of Castillon on July 17, 1453, resulted in the death of John Talbot and the destruction of the English army.
Talbot attacked a fortified French position without waiting for reinforcements, leading to his defeat. The French used artillery effectively, marking a turning point in the war. The English army was destroyed, and Talbot was killed.
Sources
- Battle of Castillon Wikipedia, revision of 2026-08-19
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