War with France Flashcards
What was the cause?
Henry allied himself with Charles V - Agreed they would both invade France in two years.
What were the initial events of the War with France?
1/ Led army of 48,000 to Calais
2/ Charles + Henry planned to march on Paris
3/ Split forces with Duke of Norfolk
4/ Attacked Montreuil and Henry besieged Boulogne.
What happened as a result of Charles and Henry not sticking to the original plan?
1/ Blamed each-other
2/ Charles made peace with France
What happened as a result of Charles and Henry not sticking to the original plan?
1/ Blamed each-other
2/ Charles made peace with France
Was Henry triumphant?
Captured Boulogne in September 1544 - Returned triumphant.
How much did the invasion cost?
£2 million - drained finances
What did Henry use to pay for the war?
Dissolution of the monasteries, Debasement of coinage, large scale borrowing on Antwerp money market.
What was the likely response of France?
Invasion, made more likely by Auld Alliance.
How did Henry prepare for France’s revenge?
1/ South Coast was put on full alert.
2/ Fortifications reinforced at St. Mawes and Pendennis.
Why did the French revenge invasion fail?
1/ Sailed into the Solent, landing on small raiding party on Isle of Wight - lack of base
2/ French incompetence
3/ Adverse winds
When did Peace talks start?
September 1545
What did Henry lose from the French invasion?
His flagship - The Mary Rose
What Peace treaty was signed?
The Treaty of Ardres - June 1546:
1/ Henry could keep Boulogne for seven years
2/ Outstanding French Pension paid - (over £200,000)
3/ If all pensions paid, Boulogne returned in 1554
