Bertrand du Guesclin

High school (ages 12+)
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1. When was Bertrand du Guesclin born?Circa 1320
2. Where was Bertrand du Guesclin born?Brocéliande, Brittany, France
3. What is Bertrand du Guesclin known for?Led French forces to significant victories, reclaiming territories from English control
4. What is the career?Knight, Captain-General, Constable of France (1370-1380)
5. What is the military strategy?Pioneered Fabian tactics, emphasizing attrition, ambushes, and sieges over direct confrontation

Fabian Strategy: A military doctrine focused on avoiding decisive battles and wearing down an opponent through attrition and harassment.
Hundred Years' War: A protracted dynastic conflict (1337-1453) between England and France, primarily over claims to the French throne and territorial control.
Constable of France: The supreme commander of the French royal army, second only to the king in military authority.
Siege: A military operation in which enemy forces surround a town or building, cutting off essential supplies, with the aim of compelling the surrender of its defenders.