Norman Invasion (from Year 6) Flashcards
When did Edward the Confessor die?
5th January 1066
Name the 3 men who wanted to be king.
Harold Godwinson, Harold Hardrada, William, Duke of Normandy
Which men fought at Stamford Bridge?
Harold Godwinson, Harold Hardrada,
What happened 2 days after the Battle of Stamford Bridge?
Duke William’s Invasion Fleet set off for England from Normandy.
Who fought in the Battle of Hastings?
Harold Godwinson, William, Duke of Normandy
On what hill did the Battle of Hastings take place?
Senlac Hill
What advantage did Harold have over William?
He was on the top of Senlac Hill, William at the bottom.
What tactic did William employ to change the course of the battle?
William’s army pretended to flee, which made Harold’s army break their shield and chase them down the hill. But after they did, William’s army, with its strong cavalry and archers turned back and slaughtered them.
During the battle, the Normans thought William had been killed. What did William do to prove he was still alive?
He pulled back his helmet and cried “I live! And with God’s help, we’ll conquer yet!”.
How was Harold killed?
Arrow in eye.
William was now King of England. What system did he set up to keep England under control?
The Feudal System.
Why did William win Battle of Hastings?
William’s army had time to rest before the battle. Harold Godwinson’s army was tired and they did not have time to prepare properly for the battle. The English army had already fought the Battle of Stamford Bridge that day and had to march quickly down to the battlefield outside Hastings. They marched 50 miles a day!
William’s army was stronger. He had better trained soldiers and had the use of a strong cavalry (men on horseback) and archers whereas Harold did not.
William’s army pretended to flee. Many of Harold’s men broke their sheild wall to chase after them but as they did William and his army turned back and slaughtered them.
