“The divine rulers of France often incite the kings of the East against the saracens, but then they do not come, leaving them to be dragged into this painful war alone. Thus, you should determine how and when you will cross the sea, and you will immediately see me there, according to your good will, with 30,000 soldiers.”

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    Philip VI sent ambassadors to George V and began preparations for a crusade. George even had an army of 30,000 men ready, but Philip eventually changed his mind about organizing the campaign. He set himself the goal of recovering Aquitaine, which was held by the English.