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Where did the Battle of Hastings take place?
Who was the English army commander during the Battle of Hastings?
What was the outcome of the Battle of Hastings?
Who invaded England alongside William and Tostig?
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What tactic did the Normans use during the Battle of Hastings?
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Study Notes
- The Battle of Hastings was fought on 14 October 1066 between the Norman-French army of William and the English army under King Harold Godwinson.
- It was a decisive Norman victory and marked the beginning of the Norman Conquest of England.
- The battle took place close to the present-day town of Battle, East Sussex.
- The succession struggle to the throne began after the death of King Edward the Confessor in January 1066.
- Harold 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 28 September 1066.
- The exact numbers present at the battle are unknown, but the English army was composed almost entirely of infantry and had few archers.
- The Normans adopted the tactic of pretending to flee in panic and then turning on their pursuers.
- Harold's death led to the retreat and defeat of most of his army, and William was crowned as king on Christmas Day 1066.
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Test your knowledge of one of the most significant battles in English history with our Battle of Hastings quiz. Learn about the events leading up to the battle, the tactics used by the Norman-French and English armies, and the aftermath of the decisive Norman victory. Challenge yourself with questions on key figures, locations, and historical details. Don't miss the chance to showcase your knowledge of this pivotal moment in English history.
