Siege Of Tournai
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Dates | Jul 23, 1340 – Sep 25, 1340 |
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Location2 | Tournai |
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ID | 3449475 |
About Siege Of Tournai
During the Hundred Years' War, after the naval Battle of Sluys on 20 June 1340, in which Edward III of England dealt the French a heavy blow, he went on to besiege Tournai. This city in Flanders was loyal to Philip VI of France. Edward and his forces reached Tournai on 23 July.