Re: Harfleur vs. Neuss

[Brent E Hanner]

Christian Folini wrote:
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> Still, Harfleur is considered a long siege. Why is that?

People are stupid.  Even for that part of the 100 years war it isn't a
long siege. Both the Siege of Rouen and the Siege of Orleans were longer
by a significant amount.  

Brent

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