Battle of Blanquefort | |||||||
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Part of the Hundred Years' War | |||||||
Battle of Blanquefort, miniature from the Vigiles du roi Charles VII by Martial d'Auvergne, c. 1484 | |||||||
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Belligerents | |||||||
Kingdom of England Duchy of Gascony | Kingdom of France | ||||||
Commanders and leaders | |||||||
Gadifer Shorthose Thomas Gassiot |
Arnaud-Amanieu d'Albret John, Count of Penthièvre Robin Pettilow | ||||||
Strength | |||||||
7,000–10,000 men | 400–3,000 men | ||||||
Casualties and losses | |||||||
1,500–2,500 killed 1,200-2,500 captured | Unknown |
The Battle of Blanquefort or La Male Journade took place on 1 November 1450 during the Hundred Years' war when a French army drew out Anglo-Gascon forces from Bordeaux in the English-controlled Duchy of Gascony. The Anglo-Gascon infantry suffered heavy losses, and the battle resulted in a decisive French victory. The battle was known locally as La Male Journade or in French Mauvaise Journée and marked the beginning of a campaign to drive the English from Gascony.