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Title
Calais falls to Edward III and his English army.
Abstract
Focuses on the surrender of the French Channel port of Calais to King Edward III of England on August 14, 1347. Edward's motives for his claim of the throne of France; Effects of the defeat to Calais; Attempt of Philip III and his army to provide relief to Calais; Reaction of King Edward to the request of Philip III.