BAL51287 Fr 2643 f.207 Battle of Poitiers, 1356, from Froissart\'s Chronicle (vellum) by French School, (15th century); Bibliotheque Nationale, Paris, France; (add.info.: The Battle of Poitiers was a major battle of the Hundred Years\' War between England and France. The battle occurred on 19 September 1356 near Poitiers, France; Edward, the Black Prince (son of King Edward III of England) defeated Jean II of France; English archers prevailed; Longbowmen of England; English army defeated French army;); French, out of copyright.