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Quando ocorreu a Batalha de Hastings?
Quando ocorreu a Batalha de Hastings?
Quem lutou na Batalha de Hastings?
Quem lutou na Batalha de Hastings?
Onde ocorreu a Batalha de Hastings?
Onde ocorreu a Batalha de Hastings?
O que a vitória de William marcou?
O que a vitória de William marcou?
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Por que a Batalha de Hastings aconteceu?
Por que a Batalha de Hastings aconteceu?
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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 and the English army of Harold Godwinson.
- The battle took place near present-day Battle, East Sussex.
- William's victory marked the beginning of the Norman Conquest of England.
- The battle was a result of a succession struggle after the death of King Edward the Confessor.
- Harold faced invasions from William, Tostig, and 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 and established a beachhead for his conquest of the kingdom.
- The English army was composed almost entirely of infantry, whereas only about half of the invading force was infantry.
- 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 the historic Battle of Hastings with our quiz! From the date and location to the key players and outcome, this quiz will challenge your understanding of one of the most significant battles in English history. Brush up on your knowledge of William, Harold Godwinson, and the Norman Conquest, and see if you can emerge victorious, just like William did on that fateful day in 1066.
