CHAPTER XVI.

THE EARLY CAMPAIGNS OF THE HUNDRED YEARS' WAR.

1339. Edward's invasion of France Oct. Campaign of the Thiérache 23 Oct. The failure at Buironfosse Alliance between Edward and the Flemish cities James van Artevelde Jan., 1340. Edward III. at Ghent His proclamation as King of France 20 Feb. His return to England 22 June. His re-embarkation for Flanders Parallel naval development of England and France The Norman navy and the projected invasion of England 24 June. Battle of Sluys Ineffective campaigns in Artois and the Tournaisis 25 Sept. Truce of Esplechin 30 Nov. Edward's return to London The ministers displaced and a special commission appointed to try them 30 Nov. Controversy between Edward and Archbishop Stratford. 23 April, 1341. Parliament at London supporting Stratford and forcing Edward to choose ministers after consulting it. 1 Oct. Edward's repudiation of his concessions. April, 1343. Repeal of the statutes of 1341. John of Montfort and Charles of Blois claim the duchy of Brittany. War of the Breton succession. June, 1342. The siege of Hennebont raised. 1343. Battle of Morlaix. 19 Jan., 1343. Edward III. in Brittany. Truce of Malestroit. Edward's financial and political troubles. End of the Flemish alliance. June, 1345. Henry of Derby in Gascony. 21 Oct. Battle of Auberoche. 1346. Siege of Aiguillon and raid in Poitou. Preparations for Edward III.'s campaign. July-Aug. The march through Normandy. 26 July. Capture of Caen. Aug. The march up the Seine valley. The retreat northwards. The passage of the Somme at the _Blanche taque_. 26 Aug. Battle of Crecy. 17 Oct. Battle of Neville's Cross. 4 Sept. Siege of Calais. 3 Aug., 1347. Capture of Calais. 20 June. Battle of La Roche Derien. 28 Sept. Truce of Calais.