| Siege of Caen | |||||||
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| Part of the Hundred Years' War | |||||||
&sq=Envato&lang=en&file=File:15jh_castle_siege.jpg) English assault during an anonymous siege in the early 15th century. Note the use of cannons, fascines to cross the moat, and a climbing ladder. | |||||||
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| Belligerents | |||||||
&sq=Envato&lang=en&file=File:Royal_Arms_of_England_(1399-1603).svg){kind=small} Kingdom of England |
&sq=Envato&lang=en&file=File:France_moderne.svg){kind=small} Kingdom of France | ||||||
| Commanders and leaders | |||||||
Henry V &sq=Envato&lang=en&file=File:Arms_of_Thomas_of_Lancaster,_1st_Duke_of_Clarence.svg){kind=small} Thomas, Duke of Clarence |
&sq=Envato&lang=en&file=File:Blason_ville_fr_Ecos_(Eure).svg){kind=small} Guillaume de Montenay | ||||||
The siege of Caen took place during the Hundred Years War when English forces under King Henry V laid siege to and captured Caen in Normandy from its French defenders.