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People: Robert II, King of Scots
Topic: Kosovo, Battle of (1448)
Location: Raska Serbia Serbia

John, having spent the summer reorganizing his …

Years: 1216 - 1216
September

John, having spent the summer reorganizing his defenses across the rest of the kingdom, has seen several of his military household desert to the rebels, including his half-brother, William Longespée.

The rebels have by the end of the summer regained the southeast of England and parts of the north.

John in September 1216 begins a fresh, vigorous attack.

He marches from the Cotswolds, feigns an offensive to relieve the besieged Windsor Castle, and …