was william lucky or well prepared?

Question 1

lucky -1

Answer 1

the wind changed direction just after harold had fought harald this meant harold’s troops where either tired, injured or dead.

Question 2

lucky-2

Answer 2

harold’s army was made up of house carl’s who fought on foot as well has fyrd who were just farmers with any weapon

Question 3

well prepared- 1

Answer 3

william had a large army who travelled to england in over 700 ships. this army consisted of knights who had mastered the art of fighting on horseback and archers.

Question 4

well prepared- 2

Answer 4

william and his army had been waiting over a month to start their invasion upon england so where ready for a battle. they had the tactic of doing fake retreats and running away, they would cut down any englishmen who followed. this broke harold’s shield wall of 7000 men. harold was killed

Question 5

when was the battle of hastings

Answer 5

14th of october 1066