The most strategically critical siege of the First Barons War. Hubert de Burgh held Dover Castle — the key to England — against Louis of France from 1216-1217. Louis mined the northern tower, partially collapsing it, but de Burgh filled the breach. Without Dover, Louis could not secure his supply line across the Channel. The castle held until the Battle of Sandwich in August 1217 ended the war.
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