Sept 16th 2025: The Normandy invasion fleet 1066.

William IV. The Duke of Normandy, a fourth-generation descendant of Viking leader Rollo, called upon Hugh de Lacy, Under Lord of Lasse in the Normandy province of Calvados, to send his two sons, Ilbert and Walter, on missions for the Duke. The Duke excused Lord Hugh, now in his mid-40s, but directed Walter and his eldest son Roger to ride to all parts of Normandy, rallying all noblemen and Knights to gather ready for war against England. He charged Ilbert de Lacy, a young Knight already known for his negotiating talents, to amass supplies and support from noble estates throughout Normandy and Brittany. He was allowed to promise those he persuaded that they would be granted new lands once they conquered England, and Duke William gained the crown that he believed belonged to him. Walter and Ilbert de Lacy played a crucial role in helping prepare for the coming war with England.
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