England · House / House of Tudor. Chronological records rendered directly from the World History Database.
Maximiliann agrees to be a mercenary in Henry's invasion of France. Leaves the Earl of Surrey in the north of England to defend the border from the Scots. England is unable to invade because Ferdinand fails to keep his promise of support
Sets out from Greenwich to Dover amid much pomp & ceremony
Returns to England from Calais as the conqueror of both the French & the Scots
Reunited with Queen Catherine at Richmond
The Earl of Surrey leads an English expedition into Picardy as a preliminary campaign against France.
English forces gather at Calais for the invasion of northern France.
The Duke of Suffolk leads an English army through Picardy during the campaign against France.
English forces gather in the Pale of Calais for a two-pronged campaign against France.
Orders Norfolk toward Montreuil and Suffolk toward Boulogne during the French campaign.
Henry VIII crosses the Channel with an invasion force during the renewed war against France.
Aids Henry IV & the Dutch & German Protestants
Sends 3,000 troops to Brittany against the Spaniards
Prevents the Catholic League occupying Normandy & uniting Brittany with Flanders
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