The Battle of Hastings

• The Battle of Hastings was fought on 14 October 1066 between Normans and English.
• It was a decisive Norman victory, beginning the Norman Conquest of England.
• The succession struggle after the death of King Edward the Confessor led to the battle.
• Harold Godwinson was crowned king, but faced invasions by William, Tostig, and Harald Hardrada.
• Tostig and Hardrada were defeated at the Battle of Stamford Bridge, leaving William as Harold's opponent.
• William landed his invasion forces in the south of England and established a beachhead.
• The English army was composed almost entirely of infantry, while the invading force had cavalry and archers.
• The battle lasted from about 9 am to dusk, and Harold died, leading to the retreat and defeat of most of his army.
• William was crowned as king on Christmas Day 1066.
• Casualty figures estimate that 2,000 invaders and twice that number of Englishmen died.

Test your knowledge on one of the most significant battles in English history - The Battle of Hastings. This decisive battle between Normans and English in 1066 marked the beginning of the Norman Conquest of England. Take this quiz to learn about the events leading up to the battle, the opposing forces, and the outcome of this historic conflict. See how much you know about Harold Godwinson, William the Conqueror, and the casualties of this bloody battle.