Battle of Blanquefort

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Battle of Blanquefort
Part of the Hundred Years' War
Francais 5054, fol. 233v, Siege de Blanquefort (1453).jpg
Battle of Blanquefort, miniature from the Vigiles du roi Charles VII by Martial d'Auvergne, c. 1484
Date1 November 1450
Location
Result French victory
Belligerents
Royal Arms of England (1470-1471).svg Kingdom of England
Arms of Aquitaine and Guyenne.svg Duchy of Gascony
Arms of France (France Moderne).svg Kingdom of France
Commanders and leaders
Gadifer Shorthose
Thomas Gassiot
Arnaud-Amanieu d'Albret
John, Count of Penthièvre
Robin Pettilow
Strength
7,000–10,000 men 400–3,000 men
Casualties and losses
1,500–2,500 killed Unknown

The Battle of Blanquefort took place on 1 November 1450 during the Hundred Years' war when a French army drew out Anglo-Gascon forces from Bordeaux in the English-controlled Duchy of Gascony. The Anglo-Gascon infantry suffered heavy losses, and the battle resulted in a French decisive victory. The battle was known locally as La Male Journade or in French Mauvaise Journée and marked the beginning of a campaign to drive the English from Gascony.

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