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What was the cause of the Battle of Hastings?
Where did the Battle of Hastings take place?
Who were the two armies fighting in the Battle of Hastings?
Which army had the advantage of archers in the Battle of Hastings?
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What tactic did the Normans use to gain an advantage in the Battle of Hastings?
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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 close to the present-day town of Battle, East Sussex, and was a decisive Norman victory.
- The background to the battle was the death of King Edward the Confessor and 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 exact numbers present at the battle are unknown, but the English army was composed almost entirely of infantry and had few archers.
- The Normans adopted the tactic of pretending to flee in panic and then turning on their pursuers.
- 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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Test your knowledge of one of the most significant battles in English history! This quiz will take you back to the Battle of Hastings, fought between William, Duke of Normandy, and King Harold Godwinson in 1066. From the background to the battle to the tactics used by the Normans, this quiz covers all the essential details of this decisive confrontation. So, put your history hat on and see how much you know about the Battle of Hastings!
