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The Battle of Morlaix was a battle fought in Morlaix on 30 September 1342 between England and France. The English besieged the town, but a French relief force arrived, forcing the English to flee into the woods. The French force then withdrew. Notably it was the first use of a tactical withdrawal by the English in medieval warfare.

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  • Battle of Morlaix
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  • The Battle of Morlaix was a battle fought in Morlaix on 30 September 1342 between England and France. The English besieged the town, but a French relief force arrived, forcing the English to flee into the woods. The French force then withdrew. Notably it was the first use of a tactical withdrawal by the English in medieval warfare.
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  • the Breton War of Succession
Date
  • 1342-09-30(xsd:date)
Commander
  • Earl of Northampton
Caption
  • Map showing disposition of English forces during the battle.
Result
  • French Victory
Place
  • Morlaix, France
Conflict
  • Battle of Morlaix
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  • The Battle of Morlaix was a battle fought in Morlaix on 30 September 1342 between England and France. The English besieged the town, but a French relief force arrived, forcing the English to flee into the woods. The French force then withdrew. Notably it was the first use of a tactical withdrawal by the English in medieval warfare.
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