crecy

[US]/ˈkrɛsi/
[UK]/ˈkrɛsi/
Frequency: Very High

Translation

n.A place name in northern France, site of the Battle of Crécy (1346), a major engagement of the Hundred Years' War between England and France.
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Phrases & Collocations

at crecy

battle of crecy

fought at crecy

the crecy

crecy campaign

at crecy in

crecy and

since crecy

crecy victory

england at crecy

Example Sentences

the battle of crécy marked a turning point in medieval warfare.

english longbowmen achieved a famous victory at crécy in 1346.

the crécy campaign demonstrated the power of new military tactics.

king philip of france suffered a devastating defeat at crécy.

edward iii of england organized his troops effectively before crécy.

the battlefield at crécy became famous throughout europe.

french knights charged repeatedly against english positions at crécy.

the longbow proved decisive during the battle of crécy.

since crécy, military strategists have studied the battle extensively.

the crécy victory boosted english morale significantly.

mud and fatigue affected both armies during crécy.

crécy showed that infantry could defeat heavily armored cavalry.

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