Siege of Brest
Edward sent exrra knights and archers under the command of William de Bohun, 1st Earl of Northampton.
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1342 in England
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August
Siege of Brest
On Northamptons arrival the French appear to have fled without bothering to engage the smaller English force and the siege of Brest was relieved.
Siege of Brest
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.
September
Battle of Morlaix
Commands an English force to victory against a much bigger French force at the Battle of Morlaix
Siege of Morlaix
From Brest, Northampton moved inland and there are few details of what happened during this journey but eventually he reached Morlaix, one of Charles de Blois strongholds. His initial attack on the town was unsuccessful and having been repulsed with slight losses he settled into a siege
October
Brest Expedition
Sails to Brittany to support the Montfort cause
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