Caroline War (1369–1389)

The Caroline War (1369–1389) was a phase of the larger Hundred Years' War between England and France. After a period of truce, tensions reignited as French King Charles V sought to reclaim territories lost to the English. He employed a strategy of attrition, focusing on weakening English positions rather than large-scale battles. This conflict saw significant French victories and the slow decline of English control in France. The war eventually led to greater French territorial gains and strengthened Charles V's position, setting the stage for continued conflict in the latter stages of the Hundred Years' War.