The Great Raid of 1355: Edward of Woodstock's Trail of Fire and Blood

The video details the Great Raid of 1355, led by the Black Prince, as part of the ongoing conflict between England and France. It covers the strategic and destructive campaign through Gascony, the challenges faced, and the significant impact on the French Crown both politically and economically.

What was the primary reason for the Great Raid of 1355?

• To establish a new trade route

• To form an alliance with Spain

• To weaken the French Crown's power

• To reclaim lost territories

Who requested King Edward III to send his son to aid against Armagnac?

• Jean de Grayly

• John de Lisle

• Jean the Count of Armeniak

• Thomas of Woodstock

What was the composition of the force mustered in England for the campaign?

• Mostly cavalry

• Half men at arms and half archers

• Entirely infantry

• A mix of archers and cavalry

What was the Black Prince's strategy upon arriving in Bordeaux?

• To strike hard into Armagnac lands

• To retreat back to England

• To fortify the city

• To negotiate peace with the French

How did the Black Prince's army treat the local population during the raid?

• They recruited them into the army

• They provided aid and protection

• They ignored them completely

• They terrorized and looted them

What was the Black Prince's objective as he approached Toulouse?

• To negotiate a truce

• To bypass the city and continue the raid

• To lay siege to the city

• To establish a new base

What was the outcome of the Black Prince's crossing of the Garonne River?

• It led to an immediate battle

• It was a successful and strategic maneuver

• It resulted in heavy losses

• It was a complete failure

What was the reaction of the French leadership to the raid?

• They immediately launched a counterattack

• They were slow to respond

• They ignored the raid completely

• They sought peace negotiations

What was one of the significant impacts of the Great Raid on the French Crown?

• It led to a new alliance with England

• It significantly reduced their tax base

• It strengthened their military

• It increased their tax revenue

What was the broader implication of the Great Raid for the conflict between England and France?

• It had no significant impact

• It led to a peace treaty

• It escalated the war

• It ended the conflict