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Isle of Wight
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1488 Jul 28 |
Some 440 men from the Isle of Wight declared war on France. They were crushed in the Battle of St Aubin near Rennes. Over four hours some 5,000 Breton soldiers were beaten and stabbed to death. According to legend, just one lad made it back to the Island to pass on the appalling news. Links: Britain, France, Isle of Wight 
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