Verneuil, Battle of

The Battle of Verneuil (occasionally 'Vernuil') is a strategically important battle of the Hundred Years' War, fought on August 17, 1424 near Verneuil in Normandy and a significant English victory.

It is a particularly bloody battle, described by the English as a second Agincourt.

Altogether some seven thousand two hundred and sixty-two French and allied troops are killed, including four thousand Scots.

English losses are sixteen hundred, including two men-at-arms and a few archers.

The Scots army, led by Archibald, Earl of Douglas and John Stewart, Earl of Buchan (both of whom are killed), is almost destroyed.

Many French noblemen are taken prisoner; among them the Duke of Alençon, Pierre, the bastard of Alençon, and Marshal Lafayette.

After Verneuil, the English are able to consolidate their position in Normandy.

The Army of Scotland as a distinct unit ceases o play a significant part in the Hundred Years' War, although many Scots continue to serve in France.

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