In 1141 she captured Stephen at the battle of Lincoln , prompting the collapse of his support .
To create a second front Matilda landed in England during 1139 to challenge Stephen , instigating the civil war known as the Anarchy .
In 1141 Matilda captured Stephen at the battle of Lincoln , prompting the collapse of his support .
To create a second front Matilda landed in England during 1139 to challenge Stephen , instigating the civil war known as the Anarchy .