Battle Of Hastings Flashcards
Whose army was well prepared and equipped?
William
Who arranged their troops carefully and skilfully in battle?
William
They were not prepared
Harold
Had time when they arrived to make a fortified camp
William
Some of their best archers were left behind
Harold
Once his was killed the army was weak without him
Harold
Some of their best fighters died in previous battles
Harold
Had knights on horseback
William
Soldiers unhappy as the could not have spoils of war from previous battle
Harold
They had the strongest position at the top of the hill
William
They were prepared to change their tactics during the battle itself.
William
A lot of their soldiers decided to go home instead of of carrying on to Hastings
Harold
Their soldiers were well rested
William
They were tired from being force marched south
Harold
