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Siege of Breteuil
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The siege of Breteuil was the investment of the Norman town of Breteuil, held by partisans of Charles II, King of Navarre, by French forces between April and about 20 August 1356. It was interrupted on 5 July when a small English army relieved and resupplied the town. The French king, John II, attempted to bring the English to battle, but they evaded him and the siege was renewed. The French attracted praise for the splendour and high status of many of the participants, but made little progress as the town was well-garrisoned and stocked with food for a year. Attempts to mine under the walls were to no avail. An August a large mobile siege tower was pushed up to the walls and an assault launched, but the tower was set on fire and the attack repulsed with many casualties. Taking Breteuil became a matter of prestige for John and he refused to take the army south to face a major English offensive. Eventually the garrison was given free passage and a huge bribe to persuade them to depart. (Full article...)
- Most recent similar article(s): Initial campaign of the Breton Civil War ran on 30 April, and is vaguely similar.
- Main editors: Gog the Mild
- Promoted: 28 November 2024
- Reasons for nomination: 669th anniversary of the town's relief.
- Support as nominator. Gog the Mild (talk) 15:23, 30 April 2025 (UTC)