Which of the following was a result of the Hundred Years War during the 14th and 15th centuries?
A) Kings reduced their reliance on feudal forces in favor of paid armies
B) An English victory, but only after an invasion of France by Richard the Lionhearted
C) Mounted knights continued their dominance over foot soldiers and archers
D) Major battles resulted in enormous loss of life over the course of the war
Ans: A) Kings reduced their reliance on feudal forces in favor of paid armies
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