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What was the date of the Battle of Hastings?
What was the date of the Battle of Hastings?
Who led the Norman-French army in the Battle of Hastings?
Who led the Norman-French army in the Battle of Hastings?
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?
Study Notes
- The Battle of Hastings was fought on October 14, 1066.
- It was fought between the Norman-French army of William, Duke of Normandy, and the English army under King Harold Godwinson.
- The battle was a decisive Norman victory and marked the beginning of the Norman Conquest of England.
- The background to the battle was a succession struggle after the death of King Edward the Confessor.
- 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 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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How well do you know the Battle of Hastings? Test your knowledge and learn more about the decisive Norman victory that marked the beginning of the Norman Conquest of England. From the succession struggle after the death of King Edward the Confessor to William's tactical use of feigned retreat, this quiz covers all the key details of the historic battle. Challenge yourself and see if you can get a perfect score!
