Battle of Montlhéry

An indecisive battle opposing the troops of King Louis XI to Burgundian forces of Charles the Bold. Despite several violent engagements, neither side manages to impose total domination on the battlefield.

The conflict opposes King Louis XI to a coalition of great lords discontented with his centralizing policy. The League of the Public Weal seeks to limit royal authority by military means.

Intense combat with cavalry charges and close fighting in rugged terrain. Complex but inconclusive maneuvers. The battle ends in mutual withdrawal.

The battle weakens both camps without a clear victor, but Louis XI gradually manages to restore his authority in the following years.