23 July 1417Invasion of FranceHenry V
English troops embark for France
Historical records for England in 1417, rendered directly from the World History Database and ordered by month, day and event.
English troops embark for France
Captures Caen after a three week siege
Captures Pontoise
Henry V uses Harfleur for the eventual capture of Normandy
Henry V uses Harfleur for the eventual capture of Normandy. Henry takes Harfleur after a 5 week siege
The port of Harfleur surrenders to the English
The port of Harfleur surrenders to the English
Attends the Council of Constance & elects the Pope Martin V
Takes part in Henry Vs French campaigns, 1417-1421
Rouen falls after a 6 month siege & with it the whole of Normandy. Invades Normandy, supported by Duke John of Burgundy. Henry V begins the conquest of Normandy, facilitated by a France divided by the conflict between the Armagnac & Burgundian factions
Rouen falls after a 6 month siege & with it the whole of Normandy
Marches on Scotland & lays siege to Berwick
Rouen falls after a 6 month siege & with it the whole of Normandy
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