Richard I and the war in France 1194-1199

1194 - Richard raises an army and travels to Normandy as soon as he is released, most barons defect to his side against Philip

John slaughters garison at Evereux and hands castle over to Richard; Richard forgives him with the humiliating explanationt that he is young and easily misled

Truce is made between Philip and Richard

1195 - Truce breaks down and construction/deconstruction of castles on both…