What was the fate of Philip VI's navy in 1340?
It was expanded
It was annihilated
It won a notable battle
It was sold
Answer
Philip VI's navy was annihilated at the Battle of Sluys in 1340. The French fleet of 100 ships was defeated by a much smaller English fleet of 50 ships, due in part to the use of the English longbow. This victory helped to secure English control of the English Channel and played a major role in the Hundred Years' War.
Unraveling the Reign: A Quiz on Philip VI of France
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