Francis Guise Duke of Guise1 January 1558
Guise opens a rapid French offensive against the Pale of Calais, exploiting weak winter defences around England's last major possession in France.
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Guise opens a rapid French offensive against the Pale of Calais, exploiting weak winter defences around England's last major possession in France.
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