The Battle Of Hastings

Question 1

Who was battling?

Answer 1

Harold Godwinson vs William of Normandy

Question 2

Name Norman strengths

Answer 2

> Had cavalry 
> Had tactics
> Able to lure Saxons
> Had archers
> Had Chainmail
> Able to kill Harold
> Had a brave determined leader

Question 3

Name Saxon weaknesses

Answer 3

> Tired from Stamford
> Godwinson was fighting front line
> Chased the Normans
> Only had foot soldiers
> Many inexperienced fighters
> Harold being killed lost the soldiers moral

Question 4

Name Norman luck

Answer 4

> The wind changing
Saxons had just fought up north
Harold was killed early on
Williams ‘feigned retreat’ worked