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    Hundred years war (1337-1453) was a series of conflicts between England and France. One of the immediate reasons for the war was the claim to the French throne by Edward III of England, when French king Philip VI of France tried to conquer the territory of Duchy of Aquitaine. Battle for Flanders over wool and wine was other reason for the war. The long standing issue between English and French over the lands in France and their competition in the English channel and North Atlantic were reasons for war. There were three phases of the conflict and it could have been avoided. The Hundred years war created nationalist feelings in England and France. It also ended the middle ages. The English government became centralized and a professional army was created.

    Hundred years war (1337-1453) was a series of wars fought between England and France. There were wars fought earlier between England and France, but this war lasted for a long period of 116 years and had disastrous consequences. One of the immediate reasons for the war was the claim to the French throne by Edward III of Englan

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