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What was the date of the Battle of Hastings?
What was the date of the Battle of Hastings?
- 20 September 1066
- 5 November 1066
- 14 October 1066 (correct)
- 14 September 1066
Who led the Norman-French army in the Battle of Hastings?
Who led the Norman-French army in the Battle of Hastings?
- Harold Godwinson
- King Edward the Confessor
- Harald Hardrada
- William, the Duke of Normandy (correct)
What was the outcome of the Battle of Hastings?
What was the outcome of the Battle of Hastings?
- A stalemate
- A treaty was signed
- A decisive Norman victory (correct)
- A decisive English victory
Who faced invasions from William, Tostig, and Harald Hardrada?
Who faced invasions from William, Tostig, and Harald Hardrada?
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What was the cause of the succession struggle that led to the Battle of Hastings?
What was the cause of the succession struggle that led to the Battle of Hastings?
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What was the composition of the English army at the Battle of Hastings?
What was the composition of the English army at the Battle of Hastings?
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What was the tactic used by the Normans to break the English battle lines at Hastings?
What was the tactic used by the Normans to break the English battle lines at Hastings?
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How did Harold die during the Battle of Hastings?
How did Harold die during the Battle of Hastings?
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What was the estimated number of casualties at the Battle of Hastings?
What was the estimated number of casualties at the Battle of Hastings?
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What did William do after the Battle of Hastings?
What did William do after the Battle of Hastings?
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