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Bloody Rain
- King Richard the Lionheart oversaw a massive castle construction project in Normandy.
- A strange red rain occurred, terrifying workers, but Richard was undeterred.
Medieval Warfare
- Late 12th-century warfare involved sieges and skirmishes, not large-scale battles.
- Castles were crucial for controlling territory.
Strategic Importance of Chateau Gaillard
- Richard built Chateau Gaillard to control the strategically vital Vexin region between Rouen and Paris.
- The castle showcased innovative features like concentric fortifications and machicolations.