5 Questions
What was the date of the Battle of Hastings?
14 October 1066
Who led the Norman-French army during the Battle of Hastings?
William
What event marked the beginning of the Norman Conquest of England?
The Battle of Hastings
Who faced invasions by William, Tostig, and Harald Hardrada?
Harold Godwinson
What tactic did the Normans adopt during the Battle of Hastings?
Pretending to flee in panic and then turning on their pursuers
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 marked the beginning of the Norman Conquest of England.
- King Edward the Confessor's death 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.
- 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 English army was composed almost entirely of infantry and had few archers, whereas the invading force was split equally between cavalry and 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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