5 Questions
What was the date of the Battle of Hastings?
October 14, 1066
Who fought in the Battle of Hastings?
The Norman-French army of William and the English army under King Harold Godwinson
Where did the Battle of Hastings take place?
Close to the present-day town of Battle, East Sussex
Who won the Battle of Hastings?
The Norman army
What was the English army composed of in the Battle of Hastings?
Almost entirely of infantry
Study Notes
- The Battle of Hastings was fought on October 14, 1066.
- It was fought between the Norman-French army of William and the English army under King Harold Godwinson.
- The battle took place close to the present-day town of Battle, East Sussex.
- It was a decisive Norman victory.
- The battle was part of the Norman Conquest of England.
- Harold faced invasions by William, his own brother Tostig, and the Norwegian King Harald Hardrada.
- Harold defeated Tostig and Hardrada at the Battle of Stamford Bridge.
- William landed his invasion forces in the south of England at Pevensey on September 28, 1066.
- The English army was composed almost entirely of infantry, while the invading force had cavalry and archers.
- The battle lasted from about 9 am to dusk and resulted in the death of Harold, leading to the retreat and defeat of most of his army.
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