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He ordered his troops to form a shield wall on the top of a hill. However, his over-enthusiastic men broke ranks and charged down the hill towards the Normans. That is one of the reasons that the Saxons lost The Battle of Hastings.
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∙ 12y ago
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∙ 13y agoTo defend a hilltop position and ensure the shield wall defence was not broken by the more mobile army of the Normans. To wear down the attackers in their attempts to reach the higher ground.
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How long did harolds army walk in the battle of hastings?
hey
How was the Battle of Hastings ended?
the battle of hastings ended by one of williams soliders who shot harold in the eye with an arrow,and then harolds army ran away or is killed
Harolds bad luck in Battle of Hastings?
His men were tired from the battle with Harald Hardrada.
Answers to battle of hastings?
heya the battle of the is google and type in battle of hastings
Where exactly was the battle of hastings?
The battle of hastings was in a town called battle (which was not named battle until after the battle of hastings) it was in the middle of knowwere and it was about 10km from a town called hastings.
Were Harolds brothers at the Battle of Hastings?
Yes, Harold's brothers Gyrth and Leofwin fought and were killed at the Battle of Hastings.
How long did harolds army walk in the battle of hastings?
hey
How was the Battle of Hastings ended?
the battle of hastings ended by one of williams soliders who shot harold in the eye with an arrow,and then harolds army ran away or is killed
Who found Harold's dead body in the battle of Hastings?
Harolds wifes asistents found him
How did duke William win in the Battle of Hastings?
He started from the top of the hill and raced with his army . harolds army were unprepared.
What were harolds good choices in the Battle of Hastings?
his good choices were when he decided to march back down the south coast
Harolds bad luck in Battle of Hastings?
His men were tired from the battle with Harald Hardrada.
Give a answer why the Normans won the Battle of Hastings?
why the nomans won the battle of hastings was because harolds army got tired from fighting the vikings at stamford bridge so the normans killed the English troops and took over
How did William the Conqueror beat Harold in the battle of Hastings?
because when he retreated his army harolds shield wall dispanded and his army demolished them
Answers to battle of hastings?
heya the battle of the is google and type in battle of hastings
Where exactly was the battle of hastings?
The battle of hastings was in a town called battle (which was not named battle until after the battle of hastings) it was in the middle of knowwere and it was about 10km from a town called hastings.
In the battle of hastings what happened at midday?
on the day of battle of hastings thaere was a BATTLE :/
