Notwithsatnding ("This would restore the ancient territories of Henry II") needs explaining WHY England so-called annexed specific abodes it did

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For byspell, I knew of English Flanders (Pale of calais) but had't known about Ponthieu too. French Flanders even today would still stand as longer Flemish(Dutch)and English speaking than the invasive French tung. — Preceding unsigned comment added by 88.104.169.197 (talk) 00:06, 19 November 2017 (UTC)Reply