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English housecarls typically wore a steel helmet, a chainmail shirt, and carried a large round wooden shield. They also used a spear, axe, or sword as their main weapon. Their attire was designed to offer protection in battle while allowing for mobility and ease of movement.
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What was Harold Godwinsons army called?
It was called the Saxon or English army.
Did the Anglo Saxons wear chainmail in battle?
The Housecarls, one of Harold's type of soldiers did, but Fyrds, another, didn't.
What was harolds best solidiers called?
The housecarls i think The housecarls i think
What did the Saxon housecarls do in the Battle of Hastings?
i do not know..
Who were the Housecarls in the battle of Hastings?
According to Paul K. Davis's 100 Decisive Battles, there were 2000 housecarls and 5500 milita on the English side. They were led by King Harold Godwinsson. The Normons had 2000 cavalry and 5000 infantry led by Duke William of Normandy.
What weapons did housecarls use?
They used Large wide bladed two handed axes
Do English people wear American team wear?
yes
What are the housecarls?
They were Scandinavian men who served as servants to high ranking nobles and kings, but they were not slaves. Typically they were warriors who acted as bodyguards. The Saxon kingdoms of England also had "huscarls" which were basically the same thing.
What kind of soldiers were in Harold Godwinson's army?
Actually he had 2 types of soldiers in his army ; 1) Housecarls ; these were professional soldiers , they were well trained & also paid . 2) Fyrd ; these were part time , unpaid soldiers that were called up when the country (England ) was in danger .
What is 'dance wear' when translated from English to Italian?
"Dance wear" in English is abbigliamento per danza or abiti da danza in Italian.
What is 'Indossano' when translated from Italian to English?
Indossano in Italian is "They wear" in English.
Who foult in the battle of hatsings?
It was a battle between Anglo-saxon soldiers and earls, called Housecarls, led by the English king Harold Godwinson and his two brothers, and the Norman invading army led by William the Conqueror, (Or, as he was referred to at the time, William the Bastard, as he was illegitimate.)
