KnowraBattle of PoitiersLinked fromLinked fromThe 16 pages that link to Battle of Poitiers, each with the reason it gives.All 16Broader topic 6Related 7Compared with 3Charles V of FranceBroader topic: The defeat exposed the weaknesses in French leadership that Charles had to address.English longbowBroader topic: Longbowmen supported the English defensive position against French cavalry and infantry.Edward the Black PrinceBroader topic: Edward led the campaign and captured the French king.John II of FranceBroader topic: The battle turned a military defeat into a crisis of royal authority and ransom.PoitiersBroader topic: This battle took place near Poitiers and gave the city international historical prominence.Jean FroissartBroader topic: The king’s capture exemplifies the dramatic reversals in Froissart’s war narrative.