Henry VIIIAugust 1521
English and Imperial representatives negotiate the secret Treaty of Bruges for war against France.
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English and Imperial representatives negotiate the secret Treaty of Bruges for war against France.
The agreement envisages Henry VIII invading northern France while Charles V attacks French interests elsewhere.
Henry VIII accepts plans for a major war with France in alliance with Charles V.
The Treaty of Windsor postpones major joint action while keeping the Great Enterprise alive.
Surrey's raid tests English military pressure on France but achieves limited results.
Henry VIII prepares for the fuller invasion of France promised under the Anglo-Imperial alliance.
English forces advance deep into northern France but fail to take Paris or force a decisive settlement.
Henry VIII and Wolsey continue planning a renewed invasion of France with Imperial support.
The Great Enterprise is abandoned after resistance to the Amicable Grant makes the proposed invasion unaffordable.
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