Henry VIII25 August 1521
Signs a secret Treaty with Charles V to launch a "great enterprise" against France
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Signs a secret Treaty with Charles V to launch a "great enterprise" against France
Henry VIII and Wolsey revive the Great Enterprise after the French defeat at Pavia.
Charles Brandon, Duke of Suffolk, stands among the senior military nobles available for a renewed French campaign.
Henry VIII orders renewed planning for the Great Enterprise after the French defeat at Pavia.
Thomas Howard is available as a senior noble commander while Henry VIII and Wolsey consider a renewed invasion of France.
Thomas Howard, Duke of Norfolk, remains one of Henry VIII's principal military magnates during the French war planning.
Wolsey prepares diplomatic and financial measures for Henry VIII's proposed invasion of France.
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