Battle of Hastings Flashcards
Who partook in the Battle of Hasting’s?
- Norman under William
- Anglosaxons under Harold
Who won the battle of Hastings?
William/Normans
When was the Battle of Hastings?
14th October, 1066
What hill did the battle partake in?
Senlac
Where were the Saxons situated?
Top of Senlac hill, they had the high ground
What tactic did the Anglo-Saxons use on Senlac hill?
Shield wall
Was the shield wall a good tactic?
Yes, the archers could not break the wall not any other Norman soldiers
Who claimed to have died but also been revived by God?
William
How did Harold Shield wall break?
Through the Normans feigned retreat
Which important figure died at Hastings?
Harold Godwinson, his brothers Gyrth and Leofwine and most of their housecarls were killed
What type of Soldiers did William have?
Mercenaries, elite knights, cavalries and archers
How many horse did William have?
3 for every knight
How soldiers did William have at Hastings?
William is thought to have had about 4,000-6,000 troops
How many knights did William have at Hastings?
About 800
What type of soldiers did Harold have?
Fyrd, thegns, housecarls
