Battle of Cocherel

Bertrand du Guesclin confronts and defeats Anglo-Navarrese forces supporting Charles the Bad of Navarre. Despite numerical inferiority, he uses a decoy and a flank attack on the left to disorganize the enemy and capture its leader.

In a context of latent civil war, Charles V faces Charles of Navarre. The victory at Cocherel eliminates an internal threat and legitimizes the new king's power. Du Guesclin becomes a national hero.

Feigned retreat maneuver, coordinated oblique attack on the enemy left flank. Rapid encirclement with support from well-positioned infantry. Use of terrain to isolate the enemy right wing.

Consolidates Charles V's power, neutralizes Navarrese influence in Normandy, and opens the way to French reconquest. Du Guesclin gains prestige and influence at court.