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During the Anglo-French War (1213–1214), an English invasion force led by John, King of England, lands at La Rochelle in France.
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Anglo-French War (1213–1214)
Conquest war of Philip II against England
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City in Nouvelle-Aquitaine, France
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France
Country primarily in Western Europe
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