5 Questions
Who led the Norman-French army in the Battle of Hastings?
William, Duke of Normandy
What was the reason behind the Battle of Hastings?
A succession struggle for the English throne
Which of the following armies had mostly infantry and few archers?
The English army
What was the outcome of the Battle of Stamford Bridge?
Harold defeated Tostig and Harald Hardrada
When was William crowned king?
Christmas Day 1066
Study Notes
- Battle of Hastings fought on 14 October 1066 between Normans and English
- Norman-French army led by William, Duke of Normandy
- English army led by King Harold Godwinson
- Background to the battle was a succession struggle for the English throne
- Harold faced invasions by William, his own brother Tostig, and Norwegian King Harald Hardrada
- Tostig and Hardrada defeated by Harold at Battle of Stamford Bridge
- William landed invasion forces in south of England at Pevensey on 28 September 1066
- Harold forced to march south swiftly, gathering forces as he went
- Composition of forces: English army mostly infantry, few archers; Norman army split equally between cavalry, archers, and infantry
- William crowned king on Christmas Day 1066 after Harold's death and defeat of his army at Hastings.
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