Battle of Saint-Pol-de-Léon
The Battle of Saint-Pol-de-Léon was a minor action during the Breton War of Succession and thus part of the larger Hundred Years War. The battle was fought in June 1346 and marked a minor turning point in the fortunes of the Montfortists and their English allies in Brittany following several setbacks including the imprisonment and subsequent death of their leader, John of Montfort.
Battle of Saint-Pol-de-Léon | |||||||
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Part of the Breton War of Succession, Hundred Years' War | |||||||
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Belligerents | |||||||
House of Montfort, Brittany Kingdom of England |
House of Blois, Brittany Kingdom of France | ||||||
Commanders and leaders | |||||||
Sir Thomas Dagworth | Charles of Blois | ||||||
Strength | |||||||
180 | Unknown, ~1,000 | ||||||
Casualties and losses | |||||||
Very light | Heavy |
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