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What were the strength of William and the Normans in the Battle of Hastings?
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∙ 11y ago
Two things that the Normans did well in The Battle of Hastings were to cause the English to break down their shield wall, and getting them to give chase down the hill and then turn their forces on the English troops.
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∙ 9y ago
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∙ 11y agowilliause several tactics to help him win the battle of hastings such as making the archers aim high in the sky so that the arrows would fly over the sheild wall that the saxons were qeeping very tight. the arrows flew over the sheild wall killing hundreds of saxons one of the arrows flew and hit the saxons leader harold goodwin in the eye. another one of there tactics was to pretened to run away so that the saxon army would run after them break9ing the sheild wall making it easyer for the normans to break trough and kill the saxons
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∙ 12y agothey tricked the Saxons by pretending to retreat and the Saxons followed and lead them into swamps
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∙ 12y agoHarold was a good leader. Harold's Houdecarls were highly skilled. And the rest is History!
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What was William's army called in the Battle of Hastings?
The normans
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 led the Normans who defeated the English Saxons at the Battle of Hastings?
William of Normandy, also known as "William the Conqueror," led the Normans in that battle.
Who did the Normans defeat in 1066 at the Battle of Hastings?
The normans defeated Harold Godwinson's army in the battle of Hastings. Hope that helps!! :) Unknown Person ;)
What is the battle where the Saxons were defeated in 1066?
The battle of Hastings. They were defeated by the Normans who were led by William the Conqueror
What was William's army called in the Battle of Hastings?
The normans
Is the Battle of Hastings related to the french empire?
In a way. The battle of Hastings was fought by the normans, led by the William the conqueror. The Normans are ancestors of the french.
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 was the captian of the Normans in the Battle of Hastings?
William, duke of Normandy
Who led the Normans who defeated the English Saxons at the Battle of Hastings?
William of Normandy, also known as "William the Conqueror," led the Normans in that battle.
Which was the battle of Hastings?
The Battle of Hastings was between Harold Godwinson (Saxons) and William of Normandy (Normans) for the English throne.
Who did the Normans defeat in 1066 at the Battle of Hastings?
The normans defeated Harold Godwinson's army in the battle of Hastings. Hope that helps!! :) Unknown Person ;)
What did the Normans do after the battle of hasting?
What did the Normans do after The Battle of Hastings?
Who was the leader of the Normans during the battle of Hastings?
William of Normandy, later known as William the Conqueror--
What is the battle where the Saxons were defeated in 1066?
The battle of Hastings. They were defeated by the Normans who were led by William the Conqueror
When did the Normans Build Castle?
The Normans built their castles shortly after the battle of Hastings's. this was from 1066 onwards
How were the Normans positioned at the start of the battle of hastings?
The Normans (led by William) were positioned at the bottom of a hill while Harold's army were at the top !!!
