Battle of Pontvallain

Timeline

1. 1370line from Le Mans to Pontvallain · MaineAfter Knolles marched south from Calais to raid, disputes over winter quarters sparked infighting; the main force headed west to Brittany while Grandison, FitzWalter and others garrisoned various places. In October, after being appointed marshal of France, du Guesclin assembled about four thousand men at Caen; learning in late November that the English were dispersed, he marched south from Caen and forced-marched from the direction of Le Mans on the night of 3 December to Pontvallain.
2. 1370Pontvallain and Vaas · SartheAt dawn du Guesclin surprised Grandison's camp near the Château de la Fessardière; the English were almost entirely destroyed and Grandison, Despenser and others were captured. The same day Marshal Sancerre besieged and routed FitzWalter's remnants at the abbey of Vaas. The French then pursued scattered forces into the following year, recovering much territory; Knolles's expedition ended in complete failure.