The blog has taken somewhat of a turn.. maybe because of a tad bit of History in my background. But once again I will try to put my twist on it.
On this fateful day in 1360(back then it was a Monday, so it came to be known as "Black Monday", friggin' Monday's). The next time you think you are having a bad Monday I want you to consider this...
The Hundred Years' War(quick, how long was the hundred years' war, see answer at bottom) started in 1337 and King Edward III being an impatient man decided in 1359 that he was going to put an end to this doldrums of a war(even though it was taking place in France) so he decided to actively conquer the French because he was really just messing with them during the previous 23 years(1359-1337=23,for those of you who didn't do the math, it helps with the answer at the bottom). King Edward took a Huge, Extra Large Force across the channel to Calais. What did the French do you ask?? They hid behind walls and wouldn't come out into the open and fight like men(back then it didn't occur to anyone to hide behind something and keep from getting shot, if you did hide than you were considered yellow, wait that was the old west, you get the point). So, King Edward III being of sound mind and kind heart promptly pillaged the French country side(must of had a little Captain in him). Have you ever wondered why there aren't any suburbs in Paris... in April of 1360 King Edward and his troops burned them down, didn't need them, don't like them, have no use for them, burn them down! King Edward failed to take in account the wrath of God, yes you read it correctly, the wrath of God! Boooom, a sudden storm opens up over Paris and what use to be the burbs.. know remember the English didn't know enough to go inside.. so along comes the thunder, along comes the lightening, and along comes the HAIL or Hayle if your English. Well, the lightening killed a couple of chaps and the hailstones/haylestones began pelting the troops.. two English leaders were killed and you know what happens when leaders die..yup... panic! Every man for themselves!!! King Edward III being a religious man realized that the 1000 deaths, yes I said 1000 deaths was a sign of the almighty so he signed the treaty of Bretigny thus ending the first phase of the hundred years' war(because a war that long has to be fought in phases). The King of France being a nice guy gave Eddie of England some nice wine country in the north of France. That is, for nine years anyway and then the King of France decided Eddie of England was a bad boy and declared war thus phase two of the war. The second phase of the war lasted until 1453.
By the way, the largest hailstone(according to history.com) was recorded in Aurora, Nebraska...seven inches in diameter... about size of a soccer ball!
How long did the Hundred years' war last.... (1453 - 9year hiatus= 1444-1344=100 + 7 years(1337-1344) = 107 years.
Correct me if I'm wrong.
Have a Great Day! Ask, Believe, Receive.
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