Battle Of Hastings Flashcards
Where did William arrive
Pevensey in Sussex
When did Harold swear on religious relics to support William as King
1064
When did William find out Harold was king
While he was hunting
What did William do after he found out Harold was king
He gathered support and offered land in England to those who helped
What did the pope of Rome give him and did it mean
The pope of Rome gave him a papal banner and that meant God was on William’s side
How much men did Harold and William have
They both had 7,000 men and William had 700 ships
What happened as William was about to set sail
The winds changed
When did the Normans arrive
On the 28 September
What did Harold do after he found out William arrived
He had to get another army but he was already tired from Stamford Bridge
When was the battle of Hastings
9am 14 October 1066
What did William do to meet Harold
He marched 10km with his banner
What tactic did the England do in the battle of Hastings
The shield wall with Harold in the centre on Senlac Hill
What armour did the English and Normans use
They both used a conical shaped helmet either a nasal metal strip to protect the face
How much cavalry did William have?
2000, something the English have never seen before
What did some of William’s archers use
Crossbows which required less training and could go through shield walls with more power
