NOUN | act | Poitiers, battle of Poitiers | the battle in 1356 in which the English under the Black Prince defeated the French |
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Meaning | The battle in 1356 in which the English under the Black Prince defeated the French. | |
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Synonym | battle of Poitiers | |
Instance of | pitched battle | A fierce battle fought in close combat between troops in predetermined positions at a chosen time and place |
Region | France, French Republic | A republic in western Europe |
Spanish | batalla de Poitiers, Poitiers | |
Catalan | Batalla de Poitiers, Poitiers |
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