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Siege of Orleans
Replaces the Earl of Shrewsbury after his death. Constructs a line of redoubts around the Orleans & north of the Loire
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Replaces the Earl of Shrewsbury after his death. Constructs a line of redoubts around the Orleans & north of the Loire
Commences the Siege of Orleans by eliminating the Drench bridgehead south of the Loire
The English begin the siege of Orleans
Salisburys Army approaches the walls of Orleans & digs in for a siege
The French garrison is forced to withdraw into the city of Orleans
Killed by a canon shot from across the river Loire & replaced by the Earl of Suffolk
Salisbury is accidentally injured while inspecting the Tourelles defenses
Lays the Siege of Orleans
Beats off a force of Scottish & French who are trying to enter Orleans
Decides to rereat from Orleans
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