He had 1500 archers, 2000 knights and about 4000 foot soldiers.
Fyrd Cavalry Housecarl Archers Knights
William the Conqueror used cavalry and archers, which his opponent Harold did not have. William would feign retreating, only to draw Harold's foot soldiers in, to be promptly overrun by cavalry.
He was tired after a previous battle, he had only foot soldiers and not many men, as oposed to William who had cavalry and archers, and he was quite foolish in general...
The Norman leader William was much better equipped than the Anglo leader Harold. William had a good mixture of infantry and cavalry.
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Around 8000 Men included cavalry and archers.
William Randolph Carter has written: 'History of the First regiment of Tennessee volunteer cavalry in the great war of the rebellion' -- subject(s): Accessible book, Tennessee Cavalry. 1st Regt., 1862-1865, History, Regimental histories, Tennessee Cavalry, 1st, Tennessee cavalry, Tennessee cavalry. 1st reg't, 1862-1865.
Bernard William Cox has written: 'The dress distinctions of [British cavalry regiments]' -- subject(s): Cavalry, Great Britain, Great Britain. Army, Uniforms
He had 1500 archers, 2000 knights and about 4000 foot soldiers.
William C. Cammann has written: 'The history of Troop \\' -- subject(s): \A\ troop, New York Cavalry, Regimental histories, Spanish-American War, 1898, United States, United States. Army. New York Cavalry. \A\ troop, New York cavalry
Fyrd Cavalry Housecarl Archers Knights
William the Conqueror used cavalry and archers, which his opponent Harold did not have. William would feign retreating, only to draw Harold's foot soldiers in, to be promptly overrun by cavalry.
He was tired after a previous battle, he had only foot soldiers and not many men, as oposed to William who had cavalry and archers, and he was quite foolish in general...
The Norman leader William was much better equipped than the Anglo leader Harold. William had a good mixture of infantry and cavalry.
Because he was a strong leader and had good cavalry-horsemen.
..yes..they sound similar but are two completely different pieces. (esp- the typical "horse galloping" movement.)