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French Invasion Preparation
- When
- May 1545
- Where
- Seine estuary
- Part of
- Battle of the Solent
France assembled a massive fleet in the Seine estuary in May 1545 to invade England.
After England was left alone following Charles V's separate peace, France launched an invasion force of 38,000 soldiers in 300 ships. The fleet assembled in the Seine estuary with the intent to land troops on English soil.
Sources
- Mary Rose Wikipedia, revision of 2026-09-14
- Battle of the Solent Wikipedia, revision of 2026-08-22
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