Battle of Blackpool Sands
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The Battle of Blackpool Sands was the result of an attempted French raid on the port of Dartmouth, South Devon, England, in April[1] or May[2] 1404. Local forces defeated the raiders, taking a number of prisoners and killing the French commander, William du Chastel.
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Blackpool Sands, Dartmouth | |||||||
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William du Chastel's fleet | John Hawley's defensive forces |
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