19th century Illustration showing, the Battle of the Herrings, a military action near the town of Rouvray in France, just north of Orleans, which took place on 12 February 1429 during the siege of Orleans. The immediate cause of the battle was an attempt by French forces, led by Charles of Bourbon, Count of Clermont, to intercept and divert a supply convoy headed for English forces.
Crédit:
Album / Universal Images Group / Universal History Archive/UIG