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yes and no because it was luck that made the wind change so the battle took place just after Harold godwinson had been fighting Harold hardraada. this meant that Harold godwinson's army was tired. no because he had been planning tactics for ages and Harold was unpropered.

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It is thought that Harold tried to surprise William in the Battle of Hastings. However, William's scouts discovered Harold's troops and reported back to William, rendering the element of surprise lost. Harold was subsequently killed in the battle.

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Hi I think that William won the battle of Hastings because he was more organized he was also a better solder and thought against fitting laws. The main reason I think is that William was Lucky. William had lots of men so he kept control of the kingdom after the battle but that's a different answer. com question's .


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