Henry VIII and France Flashcards
1
Q
When did Henry invade France?
A
1512 - 13
1522 - 25
1544 - 46
2
Q
Were there any victories?
A
Battle of Spurs 1513
3
Q
What were the defeats?
A
Gascony 1512 - stalemate
4
Q
What was the result of the French invasions?
A
Few territorial gains cept the port of Boulogne
5
Q
Why did Henry have little success?
A
Lacked the resources to take on France alone
Allies such as Ferdinand of Spain failed to honour promises to support the English in Gascony in 1512
Charles V deserted Henry by making peace with the French King Francis I in 1544
