Siege of Pontaudemer. Illustration of a siege, showing French troops, with 'Fleur-de-lys' banners and surcoats decorated with the white cross of Franc

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Siege of Pontaudemer. Illustration of a siege, showing French troops, with 'Fleur-de-lys' banners and surcoats decorated with the white cross of France, scaling the walls of Pontaudemer with ladders. Image from 'La cronicque du temps de roy Charles VII de France', published in the late 15th century.

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