Edward III's 1340 expedition to Flanders

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Edward III's 1340 expedition to Flanders was an English military and diplomatic campaign early in the Hundred Years' War aimed at securing Flemish support against France and asserting Edward's claim to the French throne.

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instanceOf diplomatic mission
event in the Hundred Years' War
military campaign
aim asserting Edward III's claim to the French throne
forming alliances with Flemish towns
gaining control over key Channel ports
isolating France diplomatically in the Low Countries
securing Flemish support against France
chronologicalPredecessor Edward III's 1338–1339 diplomatic efforts in the Low Countries
chronologicalSuccessor Battle of Sluys
conflict Kingdom of France
country Kingdom of England
endTime 1340
hasCause Anglo-French dynastic conflict
Edward III's claim to the French throne
French support for Scotland
desire to undermine French influence in Flanders
economic importance of Flemish cloth trade
need to secure continental allies against France
hasEffect consolidation of Edward III's position as claimant to the French crown
heightened tensions between England and France
increased Flemish opposition to France
preparation for subsequent English campaigns in France
strengthening of Anglo-Flemish alliance
hasPart diplomatic negotiations with Flemish cities
military operations in Flanders
naval movements across the English Channel
hasParticipant Edward III of England
English army
English navy
Flemish cities
Flemish militias
Flemish nobles
Kingdom of France
Philip VI of France
location English Channel
Flanders
Low Countries
mainSubject Hundred Years' War
opposedBy Philip VI of France
partOf Hundred Years' War
pointInTime 1340
startTime 1340
usedDiplomaticTool financial subsidies to Flemish allies
promises of trade privileges
treaties with Flemish cities
usedMilitaryForce deployment of English troops in Flanders
use of English fleet in the Channel

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Battle of Sluys precededBy Edward III's 1340 expedition to Flanders