Tag #Crusades

What were the primary consequences of the Hundred Years' War, and how did its human cost compare to its territorial gains?

The Hundred Years' War (1337-1453), lasting 116 years and fought primarily in France, resulted in no territorial changes despite the death of 2.3 to 3.3 million people. The conflict, spanning at least four generations, began with the French King seizing Gascony from England, leading to protracted warfare that ultimately left the territorial status quo unchanged. This highlights the devastating human cost of prolonged conflict with minimal tangible gain.