BattlefieldsFrench Landing Operations at Milford Haven 1405
Medieval

French Landing Operations at Milford Haven 1405

1405
Pembrokeshire, Wales
Era
Medieval
Battle Type
Pitched Battle
Location
Pembrokeshire, Wales
Status
Unregistered
The Combatants

Who Fought

Defeated
English forces
Forces
Welsh forces
VS
Victor
French and Welsh allies
Forces
French expeditionary force c.2,500
Outcome
French landing successful; allied army begins advance toward English heartland
The Battle

History & Significance

A French expeditionary force of approximately 2,500 men lands at Milford Haven in August 1405 under Marshal Jean de Rieux to support Glyndwr under the terms of the Tripartite Indenture. The landing is the high-water mark of Glyndwr alliance with France. French forces march inland and join Glyndwr army for the advance toward England.

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