3 Questions
What is the date of the Battle of Hastings?
October 14, 1066
What percentage of the invading force at the Battle of Hastings was infantry?
50%
How long did the Battle of Hastings last?
All day
Study Notes
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The Battle of Hastings was fought on October 14, 1066, between the Norman-French army of William, the Duke of Normandy, and an English army under the Anglo-Saxon King Harold Godwinson.
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Harold was defeated and killed, leading to the Norman Conquest of England.
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The exact numbers present at the battle are unknown, with estimates varying considerably.
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The composition of the forces is clearer: the English army was composed almost entirely of infantry, while only about half of the invading force was infantry.
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Harold attempted to surprise William, but scouts found his army and reported its arrival to William, who marched from Hastings to the battlefield to confront Harold.
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The battle lasted from about 9 am to dusk and ended with the retreat and defeat of most of Harold's army.
Test your knowledge about the Battle of Hastings, a significant event in English history that led to the Norman Conquest of England in 1066.
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