In this episode, we explore how King Edward III's claim to the French throne ignited the Hundred Years' War, a conflict driven by a refusal to accept a loss and an unachievable strategic objective. We also examine the complex medieval succession laws and the devastating consequences of this protracted conflict on both England and France.

Chapters

00:00 Introduction to the Hundred Years' War

01:04 Medieval Succession Laws and the French Throne

03:20 Edward III's Claim and Early Acceptance

07:05 Escalation and the War's Beginning

11:51 Edward's Leadership Failures

16:50 War's End and Lasting Impact