The Battle Of Hastings Flashcards
When was the battle of Hastings
14th of October 1066
How many days later did William arrive after Godwinson won the battle of Stamford bridge
3 days later
Where did William arrive in England
South coast, Sussex
What did the pope give to William
The papal banner, had the blessing of the church
How many people were in William’s army and how many ships did he bring
7000 men and 700 ships
What happened just as William was ready to set sail?
The northern winds had picked up and he had to wait
What did the strong northern lay winds effect?
When William could leave for England
What did William do when he arrived in England?
Provoked Harold by destroying his previous earldom and waited for HG to come to him
How much cavalry did the normans have?
2000
What did William do because of the rumour that he died?
Lifted up his helmet so everyone could see
What is the feigned retreat?
When Williams army ran away from Harold so they would follow. William then went back around and
How did Harold prepare- army
- Had 7000 men (Mostly fyrd + some thegns + houscarls)
- But those men were exhausted from the previous fight and the journey
How did Harold prepare- weaponry and armour
Had: axes, pikes, large circular shields - housecarls had armour - Peasants had pitchforks/farming equipment -weapons from dead soldiers
How did Harold prepare- strategy
- shield wall (interlocking shields to prevent advancement
- all soldiers on foot-infantry (no horses)
How was Harold positioned and what was the hill called?
Top, Senlac hill
