Henry, meanwhile, is personally directing the besiegers…

September 1544 CE

Henry, meanwhile, is personally directing the besiegers at Boulogne; the town falls in early September, and a breach is made into the castle on September 11.

The defenders finally surrender a few days later.

Charles, short on funds and needing to deal with increasing religious unrest in Germany, asks Henry to continue his invasion or to allow him to make a separate peace.

By the time Henry has received the Emperor's letter, however, Charles has already concluded a treaty with Francis—...

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