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The Battle of Guinegate in 1513 is remembered by the English as the 'Battle of t
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August 16

Battle of the Spurs: Henry VIII Defeats France

The Battle of Guinegate in 1513 is remembered by the English as the 'Battle of the Spurs' — not because of cavalry charges, but because the French cavalry fled so fast their spurs were the most visible thing about them. Henry VIII and his Holy Roman Emperor ally Maximilian I had invaded France, and the French sent a relief force that arrived, assessed the situation, and galloped away. Henry captured several French noblemen mid-retreat. It wasn't much of a battle. It made excellent propaganda.

August 16, 1513

513 years ago

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