The Normans

Overview

The Norman campaign follows the Norman Conquest and its aftermath in England. Its missions move from invasion to control and defense as Norman power is established.

Mission objectives

Lead the scenario army through each historical battle and complete the mission-specific conquest or defense objectives.

Scenarios and mission guide

Select a scenario for its own page. Dates identify the historical setting used by the campaign.

Conquest

• The Battle of Hastings 1066

  William of Normandy’s invasion reaches its decisive battle for the English crown.

• North to York 1069

  The Norman campaign moves north as resistance in England challenges William’s new rule.

Possession

• The Fall of Bayeux 1105

  Henry I crosses into Normandy and attacks Bayeux during his conflict with his brother Robert Curthose.

• The Battle of Tinchebray 1106

  Henry I and Robert Curthose contest control of Normandy at Tinchebray.

• The Battle of Brémule 1119

  Henry I faces Louis VI of France in a battle over the balance of power in Normandy.

The Anarchy

• First Battle of Lincoln 1141

  The struggle between Empress Matilda and King Stephen brings their rival claims to Lincoln.

• The Siege of Wallingford 1153

  The conflict known as the Anarchy approaches a settlement around the royalist stronghold of Wallingford.

Rebellion

• The Siege of Dover 1216

  During the First Barons’ War, the English crown must hold Dover against a French-backed invasion.

• The Siege of Rochester 1215

  The rebel barons’ campaign against King John reaches Rochester Castle.

• Second Battle of Lincoln 1217

  Royalist forces and their allies fight to restore the young Henry III’s position in England.

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