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What was the composition of the English army at the Battle of Hastings?
What was the composition of the English army at the Battle of Hastings?
- Mostly archers
- Almost entirely infantry (correct)
- Half infantry and half cavalry
- Mostly cavalry
Who were the opponents of Harold Godwinson in the succession struggle for the throne of England?
Who were the opponents of Harold Godwinson in the succession struggle for the throne of England?
- William and Tostig
- William, Tostig, and Harald Hardrada (correct)
- Harald Hardrada and Tostig
- William and Harald Hardrada
What was the tactic adopted by the Normans during the Battle of Hastings?
What was the tactic adopted by the Normans during the Battle of Hastings?
- Pretending to flee in panic and then turning on their pursuers (correct)
- Directly attacking the English battle lines
- Surrounding the English army from all sides
- Using archers to weaken the English army before attacking
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