Henry's control of Normandy had faced numerous challenges since he had conquered it in 1106, and the latest threat came from his nephew William Clito, the new Count of Flanders, who enjoyed the support of the French King.
Kendali Henry atas Normandia telah menghadapi banyak tantangan sejak ia menaklukkannya pada tahun 1106, dan ancaman terbaru datang dari keponakannya, William Clito, Comte Flandria yang baru, yang mendapat dukungan dari Raja Prancis.