Which maritime battle led to the annihilation of Philip VI's navy?
The Battle of Hastings
The Battle of Sluys
The Battle of Trafalgar
The Battle of Jutland
Answer
The Battle of Sluys was a decisive battle in the Hundred Years' War that took place on 24 June 1340 off the coast of Sluys, Flanders. It resulted in the annihilation of Philip VI's French fleet by a much smaller English fleet under Edward III, and marked the beginning of the end of French domination at sea.
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