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Destruction of Northern Supplies

England · Warfare / Norman Invasion Wars. Chronological records rendered directly from the World History Database.

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1070Date range
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Chronological records

1070

William I the ConquerorJanuary 1070

Northumbria · Warfare / Norman Invasion Wars

William's forces destroy crops, livestock and settlements to prevent northern rebels and Danish forces from sustaining resistance.

Names involved

William I the Conqueror

Provenance

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