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Summary:On September 18, 1066, an army of Normans mustered at St Valery sur Somme in France in preparation for the invasion of England. It was the last successful invasion of the British Isles. William, Duke of Normandy, became King of England. To commemorate the victory, the scene was re-enacted at St Valery 900 years later and unveiled a monument to William the Conqueror.
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Location:FRANCE ST VALERY SUR SOMME
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