5 Questions
What was the date of the Battle of Hastings?
14 October 1066
Who was the English army commander at the Battle of Hastings?
Harold Godwinson
Where did William land his invasion forces in England?
Pevensey
What was the composition of the English army at the Battle of Hastings?
Almost entirely infantry
When was William crowned as king?
Christmas Day 1066
Study Notes
- Battle of Hastings fought on 14 October 1066 between Norman-French army of William and English army under Harold Godwinson
- Battle took place close to present-day town of Battle, East Sussex and was a decisive Norman victory
- Background to the battle was the death of King Edward the Confessor in January 1066
- 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 28 September 1066
- Harold was forced to march south swiftly, gathering forces as he went
- English army composed almost entirely of infantry, invading force split equally between cavalry and archers
- Harold tried to surprise William, but scouts found his army and reported its arrival to William
- Harolds death led to the retreat and defeat of most of his army, William was crowned as king on Christmas Day 1066
"Test your knowledge of the historic Battle of Hastings! Discover the events leading up to this decisive Norman victory over the English army. From the death of King Edward the Confessor to the invasions by William, Tostig, and Harald Hardrada, this quiz covers all the key moments. Challenge yourself to remember the details of the English and invading forces, and see if you can recall the tactics used in this epic battle. Perfect for history buffs and those interested in medieval warfare, this
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