What was one of William II’s greatest military accomplishments?
Invasion of Scotland
Recovery of Maine
Defeat of the Norse
Conquest of Ireland
Answer
William II’s greatest military accomplishment was the recovery of Maine, which had been lost by the Normans to the French in 1069. In 1075, William marched into Maine with a large army and defeated the French forces at the Battle of Dol. William then occupied the entire province, and it remained under Norman control until the 12th century.
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