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What was the main reason for the Battle of Hastings?
What was the main reason for the Battle of Hastings?
- A disagreement over trade routes
- A religious conflict between the Norman-French and English armies
- A dispute over land ownership
- A succession struggle after the death of King Edward the Confessor (correct)
When did William land his invasion forces in England?
When did William land his invasion forces in England?
- November 1, 1066
- August 14, 1066
- September 28, 1066 (correct)
- October 14, 1066
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- 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.
- It was a decisive Norman victory.
- The background to the battle was a succession struggle after the death of King Edward the Confessor.
- Harold faced invasions by William, Tostig, and Harald Hardrada.
- Tostig and Hardrada were defeated at the Battle of Stamford Bridge.
- William landed his invasion forces in England on September 28, 1066.
- The exact numbers at the battle are unknown, but the English army was mostly infantry and the invading force had cavalry and archers.
- Harold died during the battle, leading to the retreat and defeat of most of his army.
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