Pre Battle of Hastings Flashcards
What happened to Harold before he fought at Hastings?
He had to deal with Vikings at the Stamford Bridge
How did Harold gain the upper hand against Harald Hardrada?
Some of his soldiers managed to ambush a berserker Viking blocking Stanford Bridge, then fired an arrow at the leader of the Vikings- Hardrada.
What happened to William before preparing for a showdown with Harold?
Along with his army marching to Hastings, they burned and demolished villages and houses.
What William’s army was made of?
For 10,000 men, there were about 6500 Norman Foot Soldiers, 1500 archers and 2000 knights.
When did the battle of Hasting happened?
14 October 1066
Who did King Harold fight against before fighting with King William in the Battle of Hastings?
King Harold Hardrada (from Norway)
What did Harold had after a restless fight at the Stamford Bridge?
While not many, Harold suffered a loss of a few of his strongest soldiers and most of his army were just using farmer tools instead and lack experiences in battle.
Who could likely win the fight?
As Harold and his army couldn’t had some rest after the battle at Stanford Bridge, and William of Normandy had more experience at the age of 10 and larger army; it is likely William could at least won the battle. (Or other answers) (Opinion based qs)
