18 August 1342
Siege of Brest
Edward sent exrra knights and archers under the command of William de Bohun, 1st Earl of Northampton.
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Edward sent exrra knights and archers under the command of William de Bohun, 1st Earl of Northampton.
On Northamptons arrival the French appear to have fled without bothering to engage the smaller English force and the siege of Brest was relieved.
When Northampton landed the remnants of Maunys force were besieged at Brest by a large French army under the command of Charles of Blois and a force of Genoese ships.
Sails to Brittany to support the Montfort cause
Under the Treaty of Bruges England retains Brest
The Regent, Englands chief ship is burnt
An English fleet lays siege to Brest
An English fleet lays siege to Brest
Death of Martin Frobisher, during the siege of Brest
Death of Martin Frobisher, during the siege of Brest
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