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The clue is in the name. Housecarl comes from the Saxon term huscarl or husceorl, meaning the personal bodyguard troops of a Saxon nobleman. So Harold had housecarls and William (as a Norman) did not - but William's ordinary infantry soldiers were far better equipped than the bulk of the Saxon army, who were without armour or helmets.
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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.
Who had more troops William or Harold?
William of Normandy had more troops than Harold of England. William had an estimated force of around 15,000 to 20,000 soldiers, including knights, archers, and infantry, while Harold had around 7,000 to 8,000 soldiers, mainly infantry known as housecarls and fyrd.
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.
When did Harold William Bennetts die?
Harold William Bennetts died in 1970.
What was Harold Godwinsons army called?
It was called the Saxon or English army.
What other soldiers did Harold have in his army?
Harold had the housecarls and they were equipped and paid for by the king also their are the Fryds and they are usually farmers or work in town!
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.)
Did the Anglo Saxons wear chainmail in battle?
The Housecarls, one of Harold's type of soldiers did, but Fyrds, another, didn't.
Who had more troops William or Harold?
William of Normandy had more troops than Harold of England. William had an estimated force of around 15,000 to 20,000 soldiers, including knights, archers, and infantry, while Harold had around 7,000 to 8,000 soldiers, mainly infantry known as housecarls and fyrd.
Who had the best weapons in the Battle of Hasting?
Well Harold Godwinson had the following weapons: shield wall, housecarls and 2 handed axe that could cut a man in half. But William, Duke of Normandy had: bows, arrows, cavalry and horses. William won, so he had the best weapons.
How many mens did William kill in the battle of stamford brige?
William (The Conquerer) was not present at the battle of Stamford Bridge. But his adversary Harold Godwinesson was, fighting against his brother (Tostig) and his brother's ally Harald Hardrata. Tostig and Harald lost many men and their lives agaist Harold Godwinesson's well trained heavy infantry (housecarls) and his supporting militia called "the fyrd".
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.
How does king Harold kill William?
Harold did not kill William. William killed Harold by shooting an arrow in his eye.
Where did Harold and William come from?
Harold came from England . William came from France
When did William Harold Malkin die?
William Harold Malkin died in 1959.
When was William Harold Malkin born?
William Harold Malkin was born in 1868.
