Battle of Morlaix

Timeline

1. 1342Brittany · BrittanyAfter the death of Duke John III of Brittany, the Montfort and Blois factions contested the succession; Edward III of England supported Montfort, and the Earl of Northampton landed in Brittany with reinforcements.
2. 1342Morlaix · BrittanyThe Franco-Blois coalition attacked the English position; the English formed a defense with trenches, stakes, and longbowmen, repelling multiple charges and inflicting heavy French casualties.
3. 1342–1343Brittany · BrittanyThe English won a tactical victory but suffered supply difficulties, and subsequently concluded a truce with the French at Malestroit; the War of the Breton Succession dragged on and was not ended by this battle.