Battle of Cadoret

Part of the Breton War of Succession
Hundred Years' War

Date	17 June 1345
Location	Les Forges, Duchy of Brittany France
Result	Charles of Blois retreat

Belligerents

Commanders and leaders

Sir Thomas Dagworth

Charles of Blois

Strength

about 500

about 300

Casualties and losses

unknown

War of the Breton Succession

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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).

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.

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