Questions and Answers
What was the main cause of the Battle of Hastings?
A succession struggle for the English throne
What was the composition of the English army at the Battle of Hastings?
Mostly composed of infantry and few archers
What was the outcome of the Battle of Stamford Bridge?
Tostig and Harald Hardrada defeated Harold and his army
Study Notes
- The Battle of Hastings was fought on October 14, 1066.
- It was between the Norman-French army of William and the English army under King Harold.
- It was fought near present-day Battle, East Sussex and was a decisive Norman victory.
- The background to the battle was a succession struggle after the death of King Edward the Confessor.
- Harold faced invasions by William, his brother Tostig, and the Norwegian King Harald Hardrada.
- Tostig and Hardrada were defeated by Harold at the Battle of Stamford Bridge.
- William landed his invasion forces in the south of England and Harold was forced to march south to confront him.
- The composition of the forces was different, with the English army mostly composed of infantry and few archers, while the invading force had half infantry and half cavalry and archers.
- The battle lasted from 9 am to dusk and Harold's death led to the defeat of most of his army.
- William was crowned as king on Christmas Day 1066 and founded a monastery at the site of the battle.
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