BattlefieldsFrench Raid on Harwich 1338
Medieval

French Raid on Harwich 1338

1338
Essex, England
Also known as: French attack on Harwich 1338
Era
Medieval
Battle Type
Skirmish
Location
Essex, England
Status
Unregistered
The Combatants

Who Fought

Defeated
Harwich townspeople
Forces
English defenders: c.100–200 local militia
VS
Victor
French raiders
Forces
French raiders: c.200–400
Outcome
Port town raided; ships in harbour attacked
The Battle

History & Significance

The raid on Harwich in 1338 demonstrated that French naval activity extended to the East Anglian coast, threatening the wool-exporting ports of England on the North Sea.

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