Suffolk French Expedition
Brandon takes command of a large English army at Calais and begins an ambitious advance through northern France intended to threaten Paris.
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1523 in France
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Historical records for France in 1523
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September
October
Advance through Picardy
Suffolk drives the English invasion through Picardy, capturing and burning towns as the army advances farther into France than Henry's previous raids.
November
Retreat from France
Suffolk orders the invasion force back toward Calais as winter, sickness and supply problems make the planned advance toward Paris unsustainable.
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