but ultimately submitted and did homage for Gascony. Further French disagreements with Edward induced Philip during May 1337 to meet with his Great Council in Paris. It was agreed that Gascony should be taken back into Philip's hands, which prompted Edward to renew his claim for the French throne, this time by force of arms.

Edwardian phase

In the early years of the war, the English, led by King Edward III and his son Edward the Black Prince, saw resounding successes, notably

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