Henry VIII19 July 1544
The Duke of Suffolk begins the English siege of Boulogne-sur-Mer.
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The Duke of Suffolk begins the English siege of Boulogne-sur-Mer.
English artillery bombards Boulogne as Henry VIII takes personal command of the siege.
The French garrison agrees to surrender after English mining and bombardment breach the defences.
A French assault nearly retakes Boulogne but is repulsed by the English garrison.
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