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Dover Castle siege J020152
DOVER CASTLE, Kent. The siege of 1216. Reconstruction drawing by Peter Dunn, English Heritage Graphics Team, of the French attack on the collapsed North Gate, East tower
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This evocative reconstruction drawing by Peter Dunn of the Historic England Graphics Team transports us back to the turbulent medieval era and the siege of Dover Castle in 1216. The collapsed North Gate and East Tower stand as haunting reminders of the fierce battle that once raged around them. French forces, led by the future King Louis VIII, laid siege to the castle in an attempt to overthrow King John. In this intricately detailed illustration, we see the intensity of the conflict as French soldiers, clad in armor and wielding an array of deadly weapons, launch an attack on the castle's defenses. The towering walls, battered and scarred from the relentless assault, offer a stark contrast to the meticulously crafted armor and weaponry of the attackers. The graphic depiction of the siege engines, such as the trebuchet and mangonels, highlights the advanced military technology of the time. This illustration not only serves as a testament to the historical significance of the siege of Dover Castle but also as a visual reminder of the brutal realities of medieval warfare.
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