Baronial unrest in England prevented the departure of the planned 1205 expedition, and only a smaller force under William Longespée deployed to Poitou. In 1206 John departed for Poitou himself, but was forced to divert south to counter a threat to Gascony from Alfonso VIII of Castile. After a successful campaign against Alfonso, John headed north again, taking the city of Angers. Philip moved south to meet John; the year's campaigning ended in stalemate and a two-year truce was made between the two rulers. COUNT 4
QSN1 What prevented the departure of the planned 1205 expedition? ANS1 Baronial unrest in England QSN2 When did Poitou depart? ANS2 1206 QSN3 Why did John divert south? ANS3 to counter a threat to Gascony from Alfonso VIII of Castile QSN4 Why did Philip move south? ANS4 to meet John