Battle Of Hastings Flashcards

1
Q

Where did William arrive

A

Pevensey in Sussex

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2
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When did Harold swear on religious relics to support William as King

A

1064

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3
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When did William find out Harold was king

A

While he was hunting

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4
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What did William do after he found out Harold was king

A

He gathered support and offered land in England to those who helped

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5
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What did the pope of Rome give him and did it mean

A

The pope of Rome gave him a papal banner and that meant God was on William’s side

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6
Q

How much men did Harold and William have

A

They both had 7,000 men and William had 700 ships

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7
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What happened as William was about to set sail

A

The winds changed

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8
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When did the Normans arrive

A

On the 28 September

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9
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What did Harold do after he found out William arrived

A

He had to get another army but he was already tired from Stamford Bridge

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10
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When was the battle of Hastings

A

9am 14 October 1066

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11
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What did William do to meet Harold

A

He marched 10km with his banner

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12
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What tactic did the England do in the battle of Hastings

A

The shield wall with Harold in the centre on Senlac Hill

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13
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What armour did the English and Normans use

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They both used a conical shaped helmet either a nasal metal strip to protect the face

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14
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How much cavalry did William have?

A

2000, something the English have never seen before

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15
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What did some of William’s archers use

A

Crossbows which required less training and could go through shield walls with more power

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16
Q

Name the order of the Battle of Hastings

A
  1. Archers
  2. Cavalry but they were pushed down the hill and the wall pushed forward
  3. Rumour spread William died but he took of his helmet and said God is on our side
  4. Feigned retreat
  5. Archers
  6. Harold was shot in the eye according to the Bayeux Tapestry or stabbed