Edward III1340
French raid gains ground at St Helens before being repulsed
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French raid gains ground at St Helens before being repulsed
This record states: By the middle of November, the survivors of the sickly army returned to Calais, where the Earl of Warwick died of plague.
This record states: During the retreat from Harfleur Johns army had to fight its way across the Somme at the ford of Blanchetaque against a French army led by Hugh de Chatillon, who was captured and sold to Edward III.
This record states: Though it seemed an inglorious conclusion to the campaign, John had forced the French king, Charles V, to abandon his plans to invade England that autumn.
French plunder northern towns and & lay siege to Carisbrooke Castle on the Isle of Wight
French incursion reaches Newport on the Isle of Wight
With Castillian assistance the French fleet attempts to prepare an English invasion
French land 1700 men and rout some villages on the Isle of Wight
60 ships are gathered with provisions intended for Owen Glendower
More French raids are repulsed on the Isle of Wight
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