England · Warfare / Hundred Years War. Chronological records rendered directly from the World History Database.
John decides to strike Harfleur, the base of the French fleet on the Seine. Further reinforced by German mercenaries, they marched on Harfleur, but were delayed by French guerilla operations while the town prepared for a siege. John invested the town for four days in October, but he was losing so many men to dysentery and bubonic plague that he decided to abandon the siege and return to Calais
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.
Begins the siege of Harfleur
Ends the siege of Harfleur
Takes Harfleur after a 6 week siege then marches north to Calais
Henry V uses Harfleur for the eventual capture of Normandy. Henry takes Harfleur after a 5 week siege
Comes to the relief of Calais
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