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Who was the leader of the English army during the Battle of Hastings?
Who was the leader of the English army during the Battle of Hastings?
What was the date of the Battle of Hastings?
What was the date of the Battle of Hastings?
Where did William land his invasion forces in England?
Where did William land his invasion forces in England?
What was the tactic used by the Normans to defeat the English army?
What was the tactic used by the Normans to defeat the English army?
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What is the estimated number of casualties in the Battle of Hastings?
What is the estimated number of casualties in the Battle of Hastings?
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Study Notes
The Battle of Hastings
- William, Duke of Normandy, led the Norman army during the Battle of Hastings.
- The Battle of Hastings took place on October 14, 1066.
- William landed his invasion forces at Pevensey Bay, England, in September 1066.
- The Normans employed a tactic called "feigned flight" to defeat the English army, where they pretended to flee, only to regroup and attack again.
- The estimated number of casualties in the Battle of Hastings is between 5,000 to 10,000.
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Test your knowledge of one of the most significant battles in English history with our Battle of Hastings quiz. Discover the key players, events and outcomes of this historic battle that marked the beginning of the Norman Conquest of England. Challenge yourself with questions about the background to the battle, the tactics used and the aftermath, and see how much you really know about this pivotal moment in English history.
