Bouvines (1214)
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[1]Bouvines
War: English-French Wars
Date: 27 Jul 1214
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Outcome: French victory Decisive battle
Overview: Fought 1214 between the French under Philip Augustus, and the Germans, Flemish and English under Otho IV, the numbers engaged on both sides being considerable. The French gained a signal victory, which broke up the coalition and rendered the position of Philip Augustus secure on the throne of France.
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