Battle Of Hastings Flashcards
When was the battle of Hastings?
October 1066
What did Williams army have that Harold’s men didn’t? State advantage:
A calvary. This allowed his men to see over the top of both armies
Why did the Battle of Hastings happen?
It was a fight for the throne after the death of King Edward
Who was Harold?
Harold Godwinson was the last crowned Anglo-Saxon King of England
How did both men organise their army?
Harold made a shield wall and William separated his troops into 3 sections
What did Will do in England before Harold reached him at Hastings?
He travelled from the shores of West Sussex to Hastings burning villages along the way
What did Will do in preparation for the battle?
He gathered his army along the coast of France
Which tactic of the Norman army was accidental?
Fake retreats
How many ships were in Williams fleet?
700
How many miles did Harold and his army have to travel in order to reach William?
250 miles
Why did Harold have to travel ___ miles to reach William?
The battle if Stanford Bridge left the shores of west Sussex unprotected and 250
Why did the shield wall break?
The Norman army retreated and the Saxon army chased after them breaking the wall
What else did William have the Harold didn’t?
Scouts
What did Williams scouts inform him of?
The fact that after the fake retreats, Harold and his army were on the move
How did William keep his army motivated?
He lifted his facial armour to show that he was still alive
