John of Bedford Bedford, 2nd12 October 1428
The English begin the siege of Orleans
England · Warfare / Hundred Years War. Chronological records rendered directly from the World History Database.
The English begin the siege of Orleans
Salisburys Army approaches the walls of Orleans & digs in for a siege
Commences the Siege of Orleans by eliminating the Drench bridgehead south of the Loire
The French garrison is forced to withdraw into the city of Orleans
Salisbury is accidentally injured while inspecting the Tourelles defenses
Killed by a canon shot from across the river Loire & replaced by the Earl of Suffolk
The command of the siege falls to Suffolk. Death of Salisbury after an accidental injury
Replaces the Earl of Shrewsbury after his death. Constructs a line of redoubts around the Orleans & north of the Loire
Decides to rereat from Orleans
Lays the Siege of Orleans
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