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Medieval battles

From the Norman Conquest and the battle of Hastings to the Crusades; the Hundred Years’ War; the Wars of the Roses and the battle of Bosworth, the Middle Ages were plagued by bloody battles and violent sieges. Here we explore the biggest, bloodiest and most significant medieval battles, as well as overlooked clashes such as the battle of Tours, Hattin and Sandwich…