Historical Events tagged with "fastolf"

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Sir John Fastolf's Convoy Defense at Orléans

February 12th, 1429 596 years ago

Sir John Fastolf successfully led English forces to protect a vital supply convoy carrying rations for the army besieging Orléans. The convoy aimed to support the English siege against the French city, which was a crucial point in the Hundred Years' War. Fastolf's forces faced an attack from French troops, highlighting the strategic importance of supply lines in warfare during this period.

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