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In this memorable battle Philip was at the head of an hundred thousand men & Edward only of thirty thousand -- The Black Prince his Son, as yet but a youth of fifteen, commanded the first line of the English Army -- The second was conducted by the Earls of Northampton and Arrandel, and the body of reserve was headed by the King in person-- To oppose the English Philip had drawn up a formidable Army in three divisions also, the first commanded by John of Luxemburg, the Blind King of Bohemia, the second was le by the Count of Alençon