The Battle of Hastings

Study Notes

The Battle of Hastings was fought on 14 October 1066 between William, Duke of Normandy, and King Harold Godwinson of England.
It was a decisive Norman victory, beginning the Norman Conquest of England.
The battle took place near present-day Battle, East Sussex.
Harold became king after the death of King Edward the Confessor, 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 28 September 1066.
The exact numbers present at the battle are unknown, but the English army was almost entirely infantry and had few archers, while the invading force was split equally between cavalry and archers.
The battle lasted from about 9 am to dusk, with the Normans adopting 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.
William was crowned as king on Christmas Day 1066, marking the culmination of his conquest of England.

Description

Test your knowledge of one of the most significant battles in English history with our Battle of Hastings quiz! From the key players involved to the tactics used in the battle, this quiz will challenge your understanding of this decisive Norman victory that led to the Norman Conquest of England. Discover fascinating facts about the battle, including the unknown numbers present and the use of cunning tactics by the Normans. Put your knowledge to the test and see how much you really know about the Battle of Hastings!