One of the most celebrated feats of arms of the First Barons War. Three knights and their garrison held tiny Odiham Castle for a fortnight against the entire French army of Louis, earning honourable surrender terms. The episode illustrates how determined castle garrisons could delay even overwhelming forces.
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