Henry VIII and war with France 1509-1514

Question 1

When did Henry go to war with France?

Answer 1

1512

Question 2

What influenced Henry to go to war?

Answer 2

1/Courtiers - for pro-war advisors wanted to cause excitement. Warham and Fox (his fathers advisors) did not want war.
2/Catherine of Aragon - To divide French troops to benefit Ferdinand.

Question 3

Why was the war initially a failure for Henry?

Answer 3

April 1512 - Declared War + sent troops under Marquis of Dorset with Spanish landing at Bayonne. Let down by Ferdinand as he used it to take control of Navarre. Within few months troops recalled.
April 1513 - Henry’s navy defeated at Brest, France.

Question 4

Why did the war start to appear a success?

Answer 4

June 1513 - 30,000 men led by Henry landed in Calais. Marched towards Flanders to help HRE Maxmillian capture Theroanne.
August 1513 - Battle of the Spurs - French defeated + Theroanne fell and Henry captured Tournai.
September 1513 - Battle of Flodden - James IV led troops + Catherine defeated Scotts. James and 10,000 Scots killed.
August 1514 - Peace established. Henry keep territory, France to pay arrears and Mary was to marry King of France - Louis XII

Question 5

Was the war a success?

Answer 5

1/ Tournai held glory and prestige
2/ Battle of Flodden was big defeat for Scottish
3/ Marriage alliance + pension

Question 6

Was the war a failure?

Answer 6

1/ Let down by Ferdinand
2/ Still experienced later problems with Scotland
3/ Forced peace due to lack of funds - entirely out of money.