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william won because he tried a trick which was to pretend to walk away then the saxons followed from behind

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12y ago

i wouldn't say either was better equipped but Williams armt was definitely better prepared and organised for wat would happen.

i would say that Williams army is because his army had horses,swords and shields but harold had crossbars that took ages to reload he had shields (they had to walk)

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William was a better leader because he kept his army's spirits up when they thought that he died but instead he got up and said am still alive with gods help i shall win

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William was the better leader. He was good at persuading his villagers to fight. Whereas on the other hand Harold wasnt as good.

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13y ago

William had horsemen and was experienced in battle and also the Saxons after defeating Harold Hadraadas army and going to north England and back were dreadfully tired.

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Yes, William was a good leader during The Battle of Hastings because he put his men in great positions and he persuaded people to fight him.

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because he was sly, quick and skillfall. and he had brains

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10y ago

William led the Norman Army.

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