1302
Bruges Matins
The French governor loses control of Bruges during the uprising.
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The French governor loses control of Bruges during the uprising.
The French defeat at Courtrai sharply weakens Philip IV's effort to absorb Flanders.
The castle falls within 5 days & the Scots give Edward I little resistance
The French heavy cavalry is defeated by Flemish infantry caught in the mud. 700 Spurs are from the French Knights by the Flemish infantry, "battle of the Spurs"
The French are defeated, Philip can no longer support the Scottish nationalists
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