Background
In 1216 the First Barons' War of the English succession took a new turn when Prince Louis of France entered London and was proclaimed King of England. He was supported by various English barons who resisted the rule of King John. When John died in the middle of the war, his 9 year-old son Henry III was crowned.
Once John died, many barons were willing to change sides and fight for Henry against Prince Louis' claim. The regent of Henry, a famous knight and excellent tournament fighter named William Marshal, had the power of the king's command. Marshal ordered all nobles with a Castle in England to a muster in Newark. Approximately 400 Knights, 250 crossbowmen, and a larger auxiliary force of both mounted and foot soldiers were assembled. From there they would march to break a long siege by an army of Prince Louis at the city of Lincoln.
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