How Well Do You Know the Battle of Hastings?

The Battle of Hastings was fought on October 14, 1066.

The Norman-French army of William, the Duke of Normandy, and an English army under the Anglo-Saxon King Harold Godwinson.

The Battle of Hastings marked the beginning of the Norman Conquest of England, leading to William's conquest of the kingdom.

<p>The Normans adopted the tactic of pretending to flee in panic and then turning on their pursuers, leading to the death of King Harold and the retreat and defeat of most of his army.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>William was crowned as king on Christmas Day 1066 and founded a monastery at the site of the battle.</p> Signup and view all the answers