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Who fought in the Battle of Hastings?
Who fought in the Battle of Hastings?
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What was the outcome of the Battle of Hastings?
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Where did the Battle of Hastings take place?
Where did the Battle of Hastings take place?
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Who were the other claimants to the throne in the succession struggle?
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What was the tactic used by the Normans during the battle?
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Study Notes
- The Battle of Hastings was fought on 14 October 1066 between William, Duke of Normandy and King Harold Godwinson of England.
- It was a decisive Norman victory and marked the beginning of the Norman Conquest of England.
- The battle took place near the present-day town of Battle, East Sussex.
- The background to the battle was a succession struggle between several claimants to the throne after the death of King Edward the Confessor.
- Harold faced invasions from William, his own brother Tostig, and the Norwegian King Harald Hardrada.
- Tostig and Hardrada were defeated by Harold at the Battle of Stamford Bridge, leaving William as his only serious opponent.
- William landed his invasion forces in the south of England at Pevensey on 28 September 1066.
- The composition of the forces was mostly infantry for the English and split equally between cavalry and archers for the Normans.
- The battle lasted from about 9 am to dusk, with the Normans adopting a 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 king on Christmas Day 1066.
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Test your knowledge of one of the most significant battles in English history - The Battle of Hastings! From the background to the battle to the tactics used by the Normans and English, this quiz will challenge your understanding of the events that took place on 14 October 1066. Answer questions about the key players, the location of the battle, and the outcome that shaped the future of England. Show off your history skills and see how much you really know about the Battle of Hastings!
