5 Questions
What was the date of the Battle of Hastings?
October 14, 1066
Who led the Norman-French army in the Battle of Hastings?
William the Conqueror
Who was the English king during the Battle of Hastings?
King Harold Godwinson
Which tactic did the Normans use during the Battle of Hastings?
Pretending to flee in panic
When was William crowned king of England?
December 25, 1066
Study Notes
- The Battle of Hastings was fought on October 14, 1066.
- It was between the Norman-French army of William, the Duke of Normandy, and the English army under King Harold Godwinson.
- The battle took place near present-day Battle, East Sussex and was a decisive Norman victory.
- The death of King Edward the Confessor in January 1066 set up a succession struggle.
- Harold was crowned king but faced invasions by William, Tostig, and 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 on September 28, 1066.
- The exact numbers present at the battle are unknown.
- 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 king on Christmas Day 1066.
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