Is there a war between Britain and France?

From the Middle Ages to the beginning of the19th century, Britain and France have been old enemies. They fought dozens of wars, big and small. I'll just talk about a few wars I know.

The first time; Hundred years war between Britain and France 1337- 1453. The reason is that French King Charles IV died childless, and British King Edward III wanted to inherit the throne as a close relative. As a result, Philip VI succeeded to the throne and the king subsequently declared war on France. By this time, Britain already owned half of France. The most advanced weapon appeared in this war: the big bow. The British used this weapon to shoot a large number of French knights. In terms of population at that time, Britain was far behind France. But it was not until Joan of Arc saved France that Britain won the war in 100.

The second time: the battle of Austria's succession to the throne was caused by the issue of Austria's succession to the throne, and the two major European alliances fought for the territory of Austria. CEIBS trains depart from 1740 to 1748. Austrian emperor charles vi died childless on 17401October 20th, and his eldest daughter Maria Tracy succeeded him. After charles vi's death, Prussia, France, Bavaria, Saxony, Spain, Piedmont, Sardinia and Naples refused to recognize Maria Tracy's inheritance right, while Austria, Britain, Czech Republic, Hungary, Netherlands, Silesia and Russia fully supported Maria Tracy's inheritance right from their own vested interests. As a result, the eight-year war of succession to the Austrian throne, which consisted of two Silesia wars, broke out. Among them, Britain and France fought in Belgium, the colonies and the sea.

The Third Seven-Year War in Europe (the Seven-Year War between Britain and France) is also called World War I, 1756 ~ 1763. This is a war of colonial hegemony. Britain has always been an old enemy of France, and France is also an old enemy of Britain. Britain has been looking for allies to deal with France on the mainland. Britain's ally is Austria around 1700, and Prussia's biggest enemy in the rise of Central Europe is Austria. War is inevitable. Austria is busy fighting Prussia, so naturally it pays less attention to France, while Britain sees that its allies are really busy with something else. The British decided to find new allies. They discovered the kingdom of Prussia, which is also in contradiction with France. Therefore, Europe has become a powder keg, and the new Prussian king will become Mars. But Austria and France should put aside their differences and do a good job in gay friends. A few months after Frederick II ascended the throne, he declared war on Austria and attacked Silesia. Then King Louis XV of France declared war on Prussia and Britain declared war on France. Russia has long coveted the European continent, and allied itself with France and Austria to declare war on Prussia. This is a big country at war, and there are also many small countries. Among them, the kingdom of Han Ruowai is helping Yingpu, and there are many others.

This is the situation in Europe, in the United States: France and Britain staged a colonial war, and France lost Canada and Ohio. In Asia, that is, the Indian subcontinent: Britain was outnumbered at sea and attacked the French stronghold on land. France was severely weakened in India, and the French army was forced to turn to attack and form an alliance with Bangladeshi generals. In the decisive battle, the British army bribed the Bangladeshi general, and the British general Robert Robert Clive led the British army to attack the French position. The Bangladeshi general refused to go to war until the British captured the French position and defeated the French army. After the seven-year war, France only kept a few ports in India.

The fourth American War of Independence was 1775- 1783. 1775 In April, Thomas Gage, the governor of Massachusetts and commander-in-chief of the garrison, got the news that there was a secret weapons warehouse of the Communications Commission in Concord town not far from Boston. Gage immediately ordered Major Francis Smith and John Pitcairn to lead 800 British troops to destroy them in order to demoralize the militia. The troops set out overnight, and in the early morning of April, 19, they came to Lexington, a small village six miles from Concord. On the way, the British army met dozens of militiamen, and British officers advised them not to fight their motherland and not to be tempted to resist the king. . . Just as the militia was preparing to disarm, a militia fired a shot at the British army, which triggered a battle. After defeating them, the British arrived at their destination and found that the arms had been transferred. At this time, hundreds of militiamen appeared behind, and the British army broke out with heavy casualties (these were colonial soldiers, not European line infantry). In all previous confrontations with the British army, it was defeated repeatedly, and finally the first world war hit the British army hard, which showed the world the will of the American people to fight for independence. Countries such as France and the West Netherlands saw hope and helped the United States become independent. With the help of the royal French army, they defeated Britain.

The fifth time: Napoleonic Wars 1799— 18 15. During the reign of Napoleon (1799- 1804) and the reign of Napoleon I (1804- 14, 18 15), the French bourgeoisie competed with Britain for the political and economic hegemony of France in Europe. These battles can be said to be the continuation of the war triggered by the French Revolution in 1789. It has brought about great changes in the European army and artillery, especially in the military system. Because of the national conscription system, the scale of the war is huge and unprecedented. France rose rapidly and dominated Europe, but after the disastrous invasion of Russia, it plummeted. The empire established by Napoleon was finally defeated, and the Bourbon Dynasty was restored twice in 18 14 and 18 15.

About the dispensable war between Britain and France in World War II, the main opponents are Germany and Italy, and Asia is Japan. Except for the war in Madagascar, the war with France is gone. Britain is afraid that Japan will build a submarine base in Madagascar under the control of Vichy government. After several months of fighting (including the time to transfer troops from England), the French army surrendered. In North Africa, in addition to fighting Germany and Italy, the Vichy government in North Africa surrendered before the implementation of the plan to land in Algiers in the later period. Europe counterattacked, and after the successful Normandy landing, it hit the south of France, and the Vichy government of France immediately surrendered. However, the French still beat Germany in World War II. A French organization, Free France, led by General Charles de Gaulle, established the elite Copperfield Commando.