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poitiers

/ˈpwɑː.ti.eɪ/

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noun

/ˈpwɑː.ti.eɪ/C1formal
  • ruИмя собственное, относящееся к конкретному историческому сражению, произошедшему в 1356 году, в котором английские войска под предводительством Чёрного Принца одержали решающую победу над французами.

A proper noun referring to a specific historical battle that took place in 1356, where the English forces led by the Black Prince achieved a decisive victory over the French.

uncountable · proper noun

  1. Battle of PoitiersB2formal

    A significant battle fought in 1356 during the Hundred Years' War, where the English army led by Edward the Black Prince decisively defeated the French forces.

    ruБитва при Пуатье

    • The Battle of Poitiers was a major English victory in the Hundred Years' War.
    • King John II of France was captured at the Battle of Poitiers.
    • The English longbowmen played a crucial role in the Battle of Poitiers.