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Who fought in the Battle of Hastings?
Who fought in the Battle of Hastings?
What was the location of the Battle of Hastings?
What was the location of the Battle of Hastings?
Who invaded England in 1066 besides William?
Who invaded England in 1066 besides William?
What was the tactic used by the Normans in the Battle of Hastings?
What was the tactic used by the Normans in the Battle of Hastings?
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When was William crowned as king?
When was William crowned as king?
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Study Notes
- The Battle of Hastings was fought on October 14, 1066.
- It was between the Norman-French army of William, Duke of Normandy, 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 set up a succession struggle between several claimants to his throne.
- Harold faced invasions by William, his own brother Tostig, and the Norwegian King Harald Hardrada.
- William landed his invasion forces in the south of England at Pevensey on September 28, 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.
- Harolds death led to the retreat and defeat of most of his army.
- William was crowned as king on Christmas Day 1066.
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Test your knowledge of one of the most famous battles in history - The Battle of Hastings! Take this quiz to learn about the events leading up to the battle, the tactics used by the Norman and English armies, and the ultimate outcome. Challenge yourself with questions about key figures, locations, and historical facts. See how much you really know about this pivotal moment in English history!
