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Who in the Battle of Hastings had the shield wall?
Harold had the shield wall
What was the line of defence called made by the Saxons?
The line of defence was called the shield wall. This is were the anglo-saxons locked all the shields together to create a wall were the opposing army would have to try and break through.
What tactics did Sparta use in war?
They would form a shield wall, and have the invading army attack it. The second and third lines of the wall would throw spears or stab between the gaps of the shields to kill off as many of the invaders against the wall as possibile.
How did Duke William break threw the shield wall protecting King Harold?
They didn't, the shield wall broke itself by following what they thought were routing troops. They were subsequently turned upon.
What was Harolds battle strategie in the Battle of Hastings?
He ordered his troops to form a shield wall on the top of a hill. However, his over-enthusiastic men broke ranks and charged down the hill towards the Normans. That is one of the reasons that the Saxons lost the battle of Hastings.
How did they fight in the Battle of Hastings?
Harold of wessex's army were un organized howeveer Williams army used the shield wall which helped them win the battle
What did the Saxon army do well in the battlle of Hastings?
shield wall
How did William the Conqueror beat Harold in the battle of Hastings?
because when he retreated his army harolds shield wall dispanded and his army demolished them
Who in the Battle of Hastings had the shield wall?
Harold had the shield wall
What was the line of defence called made by the Saxons?
The line of defence was called the shield wall. This is were the anglo-saxons locked all the shields together to create a wall were the opposing army would have to try and break through.
What was Harold's battle plan during the Battle of Hastings?
He wanted to kill William and let everyone else be free. And so he could be king until he lay on his death bead......... :) oh and he also got his troops to build a shield wall and wait till Williams army tired then they would attackkkk
What tactics did Sparta use in war?
They would form a shield wall, and have the invading army attack it. The second and third lines of the wall would throw spears or stab between the gaps of the shields to kill off as many of the invaders against the wall as possibile.
Who had the shield wall in the battle of hasting?
harold
How was castles designed?
I think that they were designed so that if the first wall fell to an attacking army they could retreat and make another stand on the second wall
What is the duration of The Glass Shield?
The duration of The Glass Wall is 1.37 hours.
What tactics were used at the battle of hasting?
The shield wall - William
How did Duke William break threw the shield wall protecting King Harold?
They didn't, the shield wall broke itself by following what they thought were routing troops. They were subsequently turned upon.
