The Battle of Hastings

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What was the date of the Battle of Hastings?

  • October 14, 1065
  • November 14, 1065
  • October 14, 1066 (correct)
  • November 14, 1066

Who led the Norman-French army in the Battle of Hastings?

  • Tostig
  • Harald Hardrada
  • Harold Godwinson
  • William (correct)

Where did the Battle of Hastings take place?

  • Close to the town of Pevensey, East Sussex
  • Close to the town of Stamford Bridge, Yorkshire
  • Close to the town of Battle, East Sussex (correct)
  • Close to the town of Hastings, East Sussex

Who was crowned king after the Battle of Hastings?

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What was the composition of the English army at the Battle of Hastings?

<p>Almost entirely infantry and few archers (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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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 under King Harold Godwinson.
  • The battle took place close to the town of Battle, East Sussex and was a decisive Norman victory.
  • The death of King Edward the Confessor in January 1066 led to a succession struggle.
  • Harold was crowned king but faced invasions by William, his own brother Tostig, and the Norwegian King 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 on September 28, 1066.
  • The English army was composed almost entirely of infantry and had few archers, whereas only about half of the invading force was infantry, the rest split equally between cavalry and archers.
  • The battle lasted from about 9 am to dusk, with Harold's death leading to the retreat and defeat of most of his army.
  • William was crowned as king on Christmas Day 1066, marking the culmination of his conquest of England.

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