Battle of Hastings Quiz

• 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.

Test your knowledge of one of the most significant battles in English history with our Battle of Hastings quiz. Discover fascinating facts about the events leading up to the battle, the opposing forces, and the outcome. Challenge yourself with questions on the tactics used, the casualties suffered, and the aftermath of the battle. Put your history skills to the test and see how much you know about this decisive Norman victory that changed the course of English history.