1513 campaign to invade Northern France
Why?
- Emulate victory of Edward III in capture of Therouanne.
What happened?
- Landed at Calais with 25,000 men and 23 nobles (30 June)
- 1st Auguest seige of Therouanne began.
Why was it a success?
- French fled
- English captured 6 standards and 1 duke (amonst others)
- Became known as "Bttle of Spurs"
- Tournai captured- Henry came to attention of Maximillian and Grandson Charles- strong European powers.
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