The Hundred Years War. Top right: derived from a 14th century manuscript in the British Museum, this illustration shows troops busy looting. Main illustration: John of Gaunt's men tried without success to bring the French to battle, but they stayed put in the castles and watched while their countryside was ravaged. Bottom right: Portrait of Edward III derived from his tomb portrait in Westminster Abbey. Original artwork for illustrations that appeared on pp20-21 of Look and Learn issue no 496 (17 July 1971).