On 2 October 1492, King Henry VII of England launched an invasion of France, motivated by a desire to assert his claim to the French throne and strengthen his fledgling Tudor dynasty.
This bold military move was driven by a political strategy, aimed at consolidating Henry’s power at home while negotiating a more favourable peace with the French crown.
Although the campaign was brief and saw little major conflict, it culminated in the Treaty of Étaples, which secured a substantial annual pension for England and reinforced Henry's authority.
