Prince Louis of France invaded England at the invitation of the rebel barons. Dover Castle, held by Hubert de Burgh for King John, was besieged but never fell. Louis attempted undermining and assault but could not reduce the castle. De Burgh used Dover as a base that constrained French control of the Channel. The successful defence of Dover proved crucial to the royalist recovery after John died.
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