End of an Era: Battle of Castillon

On July 17, 1453, at the Battle of Castillon, the French army defeated the English force under Talbot. It is considered by many to mark the end of the 100 Years' War. An excerpt from the article:

"Battle of Castillon - The English Attack:

Undeterred, Shrewsbury sent his men forward into a hail storm of arrows and artillery fire. Unable to personally take part in the fighting as he had been previously captured by the French and paroled, Shrewsbury charged across the battlefield pushing his men forward. Unable to break through Bureau's fortifications, the English were slaughtered en masse. With the assault faltering, French troops appeared on Shrewsbury's flank and began attacking. With the situation rapidly deteriorating, Shrewsbury's horse was hit by a cannonball. Falling, it broke the English commander's leg, pinning him to the ground.

Sallying out from their works a number of French soldiers overwhelmed Shrewsbury's guards and killed him. Elsewhere on the field, Lord Lisle also had been struck down. With both of their commanders dead, the English began falling back. Attempting to make a stand along the banks of the Dordogne, they were soon routed and forced to flee back to Bordeaux.

Battle of Castillon - Aftermath:
The last major battle of the Hundred Years' War, Castillon cost the English around 4,000 killed, wounded, and captured as well as one of their most notable field commanders. For the French, losses were only around 100. Advancing to Bordeaux, Charles captured the city on October 19 after a three-month siege. With Henry's failing mental health and the resulting War of the Roses, England was no longer in a position to effectively pursue its claim to the French throne."