3 Questions
What was the primary reason for the Battle of Hastings?
King Edward the Confessor died, setting up a succession struggle
Where did William, Duke of Normandy land his invasion forces in England?
Pevensey
What was the main difference between the English army and the invading force at the Battle of Hastings?
The invading force had more cavalry and archers
Study Notes
- The Battle of Hastings was fought on October 14, 1066.
- It was between the Norman-French army of William, Duke of Normandy, and the English army under King Harold Godwinson.
- The battle took place near the town of Battle, East Sussex.
- It was a decisive Norman victory, beginning the Norman Conquest of England.
- The death of King Edward the Confessor in January 1066 set up a succession struggle.
- Harold faced invasions by William, his own 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 at Pevensey on September 28, 1066.
- The English army was mostly infantry, while the invading force had cavalry and archers.
- Harold's death led to the retreat and defeat of most of his army, and William was crowned as king on Christmas Day 1066.
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