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Battle of Varaville

1057 · 11th century

The Battle of Varaville was fought in August 1057 near the mouth of the Dives in Normandy. Duke William attacked the invading army of Henry I of France and Geoffrey Martel of Anjou as it crossed the river, destroying the rearguard cut off by the rising tide. It was the last French invasion of Normandy during William's reign.

Battle of Varaville
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