5669360 The Battle of the Herrings, a military action near the town of Rouvray in France, just north of Orleans, which took place on 12 February 1429 during the siege of Orleans. 19th century (engraving); (add.info.: The immediate cause of the battle was an attempt by French forces, led by Charles of Bourbon, Count of Clermont, to intercept and divert a supply convoy headed for English forces.); Universal History Archive/UIG.