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Not really, he would have actually taken the whole of England quicker, if it hadn't been for bad weather. As he could not set sail for England with his army until the wind had not been so gusty in the English Channel. As Harold was fighting Hardradra, the king of Norway he would have been delayed and this would have given William the time to take the whole of England. Though as William was held up with weather, this gave Harold time to beat Hardrada. Then William invaded, Harold then set his army across the country to fight William, though Harold's army were tired they were winning as they had the height advantage (they were on a hill). and a strong line of defence (a wall of shields). According to a record at the Bayeux tapestry, the weather was perfect the air was warm and the sun was out. So I can not really believe that it was pouring down with rain the next day when the shield wall broke and William had officially won the battle. I hope I have given a good answer.
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No, William did not win The Battle of Hastings solely because of the weather. While the weather played a role in affecting the battle conditions, including the wind blowing Harold's arrows off target, it was not the sole determinant of the outcome. William's military strategy, better organization, and the tactics employed by his forces also contributed to his victory.
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How many people did William of Normandy in the battle of Hastings?
there were 270000000 men who fought in the battle of hastings for William of Normandy
Who were the nobles who fought in the battle of hastings?
William I and Harold II fought in the Battle of Hastings.
Who was lucky to win the Battle of Hastings?
The Normans should have won the battle of Hastings because they had a better army and they were more prepared for war. Also, William the Conqurer had more reasons to become king then the other monarchs. In the end, it was they who won the battle.
Williams good luck in the Battle of Hastings?
William defeated King Harold at the Battle of Hastings
Who was Edwards coson in the Battle of Hastings?
the answer is William duke of Norway because he was his brother in law.
How old was William at Battle of Hastings?
William would have been about 38-39 when he fought in the battle of Hastings.
Why did William the conquer lose the Battle of Hastings 1066?
William DID NOT LOSE THE BATTLE OF HASTINGS!!! Harold Godwinson did.
How many people did William of Normandy in the battle of Hastings?
there were 270000000 men who fought in the battle of hastings for William of Normandy
How was William unprepared for the Battle of Hastings?
thats wrong because william was prepared with his horses and weopens
How old was William of Normandy in the Battle of Hastings?
William would have been about 38-39 when he fought in the battle of Hastings.
Who got elected in 1066?
William became king after the battle of hastings William became king after the battle of hastings
What was the weather in the Battle of Hastings?
It was Raining :-)
Who were the nobles who fought in the battle of hastings?
William I and Harold II fought in the Battle of Hastings.
Who became king in the Battle of Hastings?
I believe it was William the Conquerer. the battle of Hastings was won by William of Normandy (William the Conquerer) who became William the first of England.
What if William hadn't won the Battle of Hastings?
If William Duke of Normandy didn't win the battle hastings he would of cryed
Who was lucky to win the Battle of Hastings?
The Normans should have won the battle of Hastings because they had a better army and they were more prepared for war. Also, William the Conqurer had more reasons to become king then the other monarchs. In the end, it was they who won the battle.
Williams good luck in the Battle of Hastings?
William defeated King Harold at the Battle of Hastings
