The Battel of Hastings was fought on October 14th 1066. On of the fighters were, King Harold. Sadly, he died by having an arrow shot into his eye.
The winner of the outstanding battle was William. This is because Williams army had plenty of time to rest before the battle commenced. They had more well trained men on horses. Also, the army had pretended to flee and when the other army chased after, William and his army they turned around and slaughtered them.
The battle of Hastings took place on 14th October 1066.
All this started when Edward the Confessor died and left no heir. There were 4 contenders for the English throne.
1. Edgar the Atheling, Saxon prince and nephew of Edward 2. Harold Godwinson, powerful noble, a good soldier & gifted politician 3. William, Duke of Normandy 4. Harald Hardrada, Viking King of Norway
Witan (a national council of leading nobles and spiritual leaders) gave Harold Godwinson the throne.
William of Normandy was promised the English throne by Edward when he visited France in 1051. William decided to invade England to claim his throne. He landed at Pevensey with 7000 soldiers on 28th September 1066.
Harold and William’s army met at Senlac Hill, 7 miles from Hastings. Harold’s army was exhausted having hurriedly returned from Battle of Stanford Bridge near York having defeated Viking king Harald Hardrada. The battle only lasted 6 hours ending in defeat of Harold Godwinson.
This ended the Anglo-Saxon reign and Norman rule began over England.
The Battle of Hastings took place on 14th October 1066. Most historians believe that the battle was fought about 6 miles north-west of Hastings, near a village that is now known as Battle, in East Sussex. Historians have pinpointed Senlac Hill as the likely location of the battlefield. The army of King Harold took up a position of strength at the top of Senlac Hill. His army consisted mainly of infantry (foot soldiers). The Norman army, led by William the Conqueror, positioned themselves near to the base of the hill. His army was made up of infantry, cavalry (soldiers mounted on horseback) and archers. The battle was fiercely fought. The Normans attacked with cavalry and archers, but Harold’s shield wall and his defensive position were hard to break down. The fighting started in the morning and continued all day. In the end the Norman army, with its greater range of different types of troops, started to gain the upper-hand. If the legends can be believed, King Harold was killed when he was shot through the eye with a Norman arrow. William went on to win the Battle of Hastings and he was crowned King having successfully invaded England.
According to my research the Battle of Hastings started on 14 October 1066 when William of Normandy killed king Harold by shooting an arrow into his eye and earlier on died because of his fatal injuries.The composition of the forces is clearer; the English army was composed almost entirely of infantry and had few archers, whereas only about half of the invading force was infantry, the rest split equally between cavalry and archers. The battle ended on the same day it started.
The army of King Harold took up a position of strength at the top of Hill. His army consisted mainly of infantry (foot soldiers). The Norman army, led by William the Conqueror, positioned themselves near to the base of the hill. His army was made up of infantry, cavalry (soldiers mounted on horseback) and archers. The battle was fiercely fought. The Normans attacked with cavalry and archers, but Harold’s shield wall and his defensive position were hard to break down.
The Battle of Hastings was fought on 14 October 1066 between the Norman-French army of Duke William II of Normandy and an English army under the Anglo-Saxon.It took place at northwest of Hastings,the backround was the death of Edward the Confessor in January.Harold Godwinson's army was tired and they did not have time to prepare properly for the battle.
During the battle of Hastings ,Harolds eye was shot by an yellow frisky arrow. - Although Harrold did not want to die-he died on October 14, 1066.William was a big formidable,menancing,daunting Conqueror and did not realy care.
The Battle of Hastings was fought on 14 October 1066 between the Norm Anglo-Saxon King Harold II, beginning the Norman conquest of England. It took place approximately 7 miles (11 kilometers) an-French army of Duke . In the battle of Hastings the Anglo -saxons wheree taking other English people.
It all started when the English King Edward the Confessor had devastatingly passed away, leaving no one ruling England. This meant war. The four claimants to the English throne were: Edgar the Atheling (Edwards nephew), Harold Godwinson, William Duke of Normandy, Harald Hardrada.
Harold was a great politician, good warrior and also quite noble. On the other hand, William was distant cousins with Edward; Also claimed that Edward promised him the throne to England. After all the fighting, the winner, was William. This is because, William and his army had much more energy before the war started.
The Battle of Hastings took place on the 14th October 1066 at Senlac Hill. It started when Edward the Confesser died and there was no heir to the throne. It was fought between the Norman army of Duke WIlliam of Normandy from France, and the English army led by King Harold II. In England everyone had to be of the Christian religion or they would get sent away to another country, as the English law was very strict. King Harold II and his brothers were in the Battle of Hasting and he got shot with a arrow in his eye. He then pulled it out but it was too late.
The battle of Hastings took place on 4th October 1066 between Duke William II and king Harold II. At first the Normans were unable to pierce through the massed ranks of the English infantry. For a couple of hours until late afternoon the English seemed liked they were going to win. The Normans charged incessantly, but they couldn't break through the Saxon shield wall and had to go back down the hill. Then the Saxons made a fatal mistake. Late afternoon, some of Harold II's men broke through their shield wall to chase the Normans, who thought they were retreating. No sooner then had the Normans reached the bottom of the hill, they turned round and destroyed the English.
The Battle of Hastings in England, King Harold II of England was defeated by the Norman forces of William the Conqueror . By the end of the all-day battle, Harold was dead and his forces were destroyed. He was the last Anglo-Saxon king of England, as the battle changed the course of history and established the Normans as the rulers of England, which in turn brought about a significant cultural transformation.
The Battel of Hastings was fought on October 14th 1066. On of the fighters were, King Harold. Sadly, he died by having an arrow shot into his eye.
ReplyDeleteThe winner of the outstanding battle was William. This is because Williams army had plenty of time to rest before the battle commenced. They had more well trained men on horses. Also, the army had pretended to flee and when the other army chased after, William and his army they turned around and slaughtered them.
The battle of Hastings took place on 14th October 1066.
ReplyDeleteAll this started when Edward the Confessor died and left no heir. There were 4 contenders for the English throne.
1. Edgar the Atheling, Saxon prince and nephew of Edward
2. Harold Godwinson, powerful noble, a good soldier & gifted politician
3. William, Duke of Normandy
4. Harald Hardrada, Viking King of Norway
Witan (a national council of leading nobles and spiritual leaders) gave Harold Godwinson the throne.
William of Normandy was promised the English throne by Edward when he visited France in 1051. William decided to invade England to claim his throne. He landed at Pevensey with 7000 soldiers on 28th September 1066.
Harold and William’s army met at Senlac Hill, 7 miles from Hastings. Harold’s army was exhausted having hurriedly returned from Battle of Stanford Bridge near York having defeated Viking king Harald Hardrada. The battle only lasted 6 hours ending in defeat of Harold Godwinson.
This ended the Anglo-Saxon reign and Norman rule began over England.
The Battle of Hastings took place on 14th October 1066.
ReplyDeleteMost historians believe that the battle was fought about 6 miles north-west of Hastings, near a village that is now known as Battle, in East Sussex. Historians have pinpointed Senlac Hill as the likely location of the battlefield.
The army of King Harold took up a position of strength at the top of Senlac Hill. His army consisted mainly of infantry (foot soldiers).
The Norman army, led by William the Conqueror, positioned themselves near to the base of the hill. His army was made up of infantry, cavalry (soldiers mounted on horseback) and archers.
The battle was fiercely fought. The Normans attacked with cavalry and archers, but Harold’s shield wall and his defensive position were hard to break down.
The fighting started in the morning and continued all day. In the end the Norman army, with its greater range of different types of troops, started to gain the upper-hand. If the legends can be believed, King Harold was killed when he was shot through the eye with a Norman arrow. William went on to win the Battle of Hastings and he was crowned King having successfully invaded England.
According to my research the Battle of Hastings started on 14 October 1066 when William of Normandy killed king Harold by shooting an arrow into his eye and earlier on died because of his fatal injuries.The composition of the forces is clearer; the English army was composed almost entirely of infantry and had few archers, whereas only about half of the invading force was infantry, the rest split equally between cavalry and archers. The battle ended on the same day it started.
ReplyDeleteThe army of King Harold took up a position of strength at the top of Hill. His army consisted mainly of infantry (foot soldiers).
ReplyDeleteThe Norman army, led by William the Conqueror, positioned themselves near to the base of the hill. His army was made up of infantry, cavalry (soldiers mounted on horseback) and archers.
The battle was fiercely fought. The Normans attacked with cavalry and archers, but Harold’s shield wall and his defensive position were hard to break down.
The Battle of Hastings was fought on 14 October 1066 between the Norman-French army of Duke William II of Normandy and an English army under the Anglo-Saxon.It took place at northwest of Hastings,the backround was the death of Edward the Confessor in January.Harold Godwinson's army was tired and they did not have time to prepare properly for the battle.
ReplyDeleteDuring the battle of Hastings ,Harolds eye was shot by an yellow frisky arrow. - Although Harrold did not want to die-he died on October 14, 1066.William was a big formidable,menancing,daunting Conqueror and did not realy care.
The Battle of Hastings was fought on 14 October 1066 between the Norm Anglo-Saxon King Harold II, beginning the Norman conquest of England. It took place approximately 7 miles (11 kilometers) an-French army of Duke . In the battle of Hastings the Anglo -saxons wheree taking other English people.
ReplyDeleteBattle of Hastings= 14th October 1066
ReplyDeleteIt all started when the English King Edward the Confessor had devastatingly passed away, leaving no one ruling England. This meant war. The four claimants to the English throne were: Edgar the Atheling (Edwards nephew), Harold Godwinson, William Duke of Normandy, Harald Hardrada.
Harold was a great politician, good warrior and also quite noble. On the other hand, William was distant cousins with Edward; Also claimed that Edward promised him the throne to England. After all the fighting, the winner, was William. This is because, William and his army had much more energy before the war started.
The Battle of Hastings took place on the 14th October 1066 at Senlac Hill. It started when Edward the Confesser died and there was no heir to the throne. It was fought between the Norman army of Duke WIlliam of Normandy from France, and the English army led by King Harold II.
ReplyDeleteIn England everyone had to be of the Christian religion or they would get sent away to another country, as the English law was very strict.
King Harold II and his brothers were in the Battle of Hasting and he got shot with a arrow in his eye. He then pulled it out but it was too late.
The battle of Hastings took place on 4th October 1066 between Duke William II and king Harold II. At first the Normans were unable to pierce through the massed ranks of the English infantry. For a couple of hours until late afternoon the English seemed liked they were going to win. The Normans charged incessantly, but they couldn't break through the Saxon shield wall and had to go back down the hill. Then the Saxons made a fatal mistake. Late afternoon, some of Harold II's men broke through their shield wall to chase the Normans, who thought they were retreating. No sooner then had the Normans reached the bottom of the hill, they turned round and destroyed the English.
ReplyDeleteOn October 14, 1066
ReplyDeleteThe Battle of Hastings in England, King Harold II of England was defeated by the Norman forces of William the Conqueror . By the end of the all-day battle, Harold was dead and his forces were destroyed. He was the last Anglo-Saxon king of England, as the battle changed the course of history and established the Normans as the rulers of England, which in turn brought about a significant cultural transformation.