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The English felt furious and were determined for him to be destroyed. Harald Hardrada, King of Norway invaded England first. He was one of three claimants to the throne of England. He was beaten in battle near York by King Harold. What was left of the Vikings fled to their boats. It was possible that a lot of Harold's army were wounded and killed which reduced his ability for war when he dashed to Hastings on hearing the Normans had landed in England. It was believed that there was not a lot between the two armies in battle but what won it was the Norman archers who managed to kill or wound many Anglo-Saxon lords including Harold. The history says that Harold was killed by an arrow in the eye. It would have been the Anglo-Saxons who would have been downcast by the loss of their king.
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What adntages did the English have at the battle of hastings?
what advantages did the English have at the battle of hastings
What hill were the English on top of in the Battle of Hastings?
The Battle of Hastings took place at Senlac Hill.
What battle had the English army just come from in the battle of Hastings?
the defending army where the saxson's (english)
Where did the Battle of Hastings 1066 take place?
As the category says, The 1066 Battle of Hastings took place just outside Hastings at a place now known as Battle. It was chosen by the English as the battleground because of its multiple natural defenses.
How many people were in the battle of hastings?
11,000 Normans 7,000 English. 18,000 men altogether
What adntages did the English have at the battle of hastings?
what advantages did the English have at the battle of hastings
What hill were the English on top of in the Battle of Hastings?
The Battle of Hastings took place at Senlac Hill.
What battle had the English army just come from in the battle of Hastings?
the defending army where the saxson's (english)
Which was the battle of Hastings?
The Battle of Hastings was between Harold Godwinson (Saxons) and William of Normandy (Normans) for the English throne.
Where did the Battle of Hastings 1066 take place?
As the category says, The 1066 Battle of Hastings took place just outside Hastings at a place now known as Battle. It was chosen by the English as the battleground because of its multiple natural defenses.
Who led the English in the Battle of Hastings?
William the Conqueror
Were the English in the Battle of Hastings Anglo-Saxons?
Yes
English king defeated at the Battle of Hastings?
Harold
How many people were in the battle of hastings?
11,000 Normans 7,000 English. 18,000 men altogether
Who was the last man to die in the Battle of Hastings?
Harold Godwinson was the last man to die in the battle of hastings
What sea did William have to cross to get to the Battle of Hastings?
To get from Normandy to Hastings William had to cross the English Channel.
What did the English do well at in the Battle of Hastings?
The Saxons/English lost to the Normans/French well.
