The Battle of Hastings

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Who fought in the Battle of Hastings?

Vikings and Celts
Normans and Anglo-Saxons (correct)
Normans and Vikings
Anglo-Saxons and Vikings

Where did the Battle of Hastings take place?

Yorkshire
Devon
East Sussex (correct)
London

What was the outcome of the Battle of Hastings?

A decisive Anglo-Saxon victory
The battle was inconclusive
A draw
A decisive Norman victory (correct)

What was the background to the Battle of Hastings and why did it occur?

The background to the Battle of Hastings was the death of the childless King Edward the Confessor in January 1066, which set up a succession struggle between several claimants to his throne. The battle occurred because William, Duke of Normandy, invaded England to claim the throne. Signup and view all the answers

Who were the Englishmen that were defeated by Hardrada and Tostig before the Battle of Hastings?

The Englishmen that were defeated by Hardrada and Tostig before the Battle of Hastings were a hastily gathered army of Englishmen at the Battle of Fulford on 20 September 1066. Signup and view all the answers

Where did the Battle of Stamford Bridge take place and who won?

The Battle of Stamford Bridge took place in Yorkshire, England. Harold won the battle against Harald Hardrada and Tostig. Signup and view all the answers

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