Battle of Cadoret
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The Battle of Cadoret took place on the moor of Cadoret near Lanouée (commune of Les Forges) in 1345 as part of the War of Succession of Brittany (1341–1365).
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Context
The battle occurred after the victorious siege of the city of Quimper by Charles of Blois in 1344.
Development
Thomas Dagworth, was en route to Ploërmel through Oust à Cadoret. Opposite, Charles of Blois and his army arrived by the Landes de Cadoret. The two forces engaged and the fight lasted the entire afternoon. Caught under a rain of arrows from Welsh archers, the army of Charles suffered many losses.
Aftermath
The French captains Galois de la Heuse and Péan of Fontenay were made prisoners and Charles abandoned the field.
References
- Y. Gicquel Argentré (B. d'), Histoire de Bretagne, 1618.
