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Q: What did the Saxon housecarls do in the Battle of Hastings?
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Who lead the Saxon soldiers to the Battle of Hastings?

Harold Godwinson lead the Saxon army to the battle of Hastings.


Were the fyrd paid in the Battle of Hastings?

No. The Fyrd used at The Battle of Hastings were not paid, however, the housecarls, warriors also used in the Battle of Hatsings were paid for their services.


In the Battle of Hastings who was the Saxon leader?

The Saxon leader was Harold Godwinson.


What was Anglo-saxon clubs?

a saxon is someone or a person who had fighted in the early century in the battle of hastings


What are Anglo-Saxon warriors?

the British warriors from 'The battle of Hastings'(1066)


What was the tactics for the Norman and Saxon soldiers at the battle of Hastings?

Kill each other.


Is the Battle of Hastings a real battle?

Yes, it happened in 1066 between William of Normandy and Harold Saxon.


How many warriors did Harold have?

he had around 1500 men i think im not sure == At the Battle of Stamford Bridge, King Harold commanded an army of around 7,000 . At the Battle of Hastings, King Harold's army numbered 7,500, of which 2,000 were is elite Housecarls and 5,500 were fyrd.


What is the name of the battle in which the Norman army defeated the English?

Hastings! To be picky, William's Norman forces defeated the Saxon army at Hastings. English is a mixture of Norman French and Germanic Saxon culture and language.


What was Harold Godwinsons army called?

It was called the Saxon or English army.


What language was spoken during the battle of Hastings?

Anglo-Saxon on one side, and French on the Norman side.


Did the English get revenge after the Battle of Hastings?

There were many rebellions by the native Anglo-saxon population in the years following the Battle of Hastings, which were all quashed by William. This is one of the reasons he built so many castles.