Philip's actions

Cards (12)

What did Philip want?
A two month truce
When did Philip want a truce?
June 1199
How was the truce beneficial to John?
It allowed time for John to regroup
What happened when the truce expired?
John and Philip met and Philip claimed he had justification for making war on John since he'd taken possession of Normandy without permission or doing homage to Philip
John asserted he was ready to pay homage for the duchy but Philip wanted Anjou, Maine and Touraine for Arthur and part of Normandy for himself
How did John feel about Philip's excessive demands concerning land?
He rejected them
How had John utilised the truce?
He renewed alliances with the counts of Flanders and Boulogne who could prevent the French from attacking Normandy from the north
Where did John go when war began?
South, pursued by Philip
Who had Philip alienated?
William des Roches (his constable in Anjou, Maine and Touraine)
How had Philip alienated William?
By destroying the castle at Ballon, without showing any regret, which had been claimed by William des Roches
What did William do in return for promises of John's favour?
He negotiated a settlement whereby Arthur and his mother surrendered to John at Le Mans
When did Arthur and Constance surrender to John?
September 1199