Battle of Hastings Quiz

Study Notes

The Battle of Hastings was fought on 14 October 1066 between William, Duke of Normandy and Harold Godwinson, King of England.
It was a decisive Norman victory, beginning the Norman Conquest of England.
The battle took place near the present-day town of Battle, East Sussex.
King Edward the Confessor's death in January 1066 set up a succession struggle between several claimants to his throne.
Harold faced invasions by William, his own brother Tostig, and the Norwegian King Harald Hardrada.
Hardrada and Tostig were defeated by Harold at the Battle of Stamford Bridge.
William landed his invasion forces in the south of England at Pevensey on 28 September 1066.
The exact numbers present at the battle are unknown, but the English army was composed almost entirely of infantry and had few archers.
The battle lasted from about 9 am to dusk, with Harold's death leading to the retreat and defeat of most of his army.
William was crowned as king on Christmas Day 1066, effectively marking the culmination of his conquest of England.