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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.
What was the invaded army called at the Battle of Hastings?
The defending army was the Saxon army led by Harold Godwinson, the attacking army was the Norman army lead by Duke William of Normandy, later to be called William the Conquerer.
Why were Harold's army tired by the time they got to Hastings?
King Harold was tired before the battle of hastings because he had no sleep, and because him and his army had faught for about 9 hours before, and marched a long distance.
How did the English lose so disastrously at the Battle of Hastings?
Because the English King, Harold made a big mistake which lead to William of Normandy and his army (later William I of England to win the battle and become King of England
Who was the last English king to lead soldiers or troops in battle?
Charles I was the last to actually command troops in battle during the Civil War. James II raised and commanded an army to oppose the invasion of William of Orange but so many of his men deserted to William that he could not offer battle. Michael Montagne George II commanded his army at the Battle of Dettingen (Germany) in 1743. Harold II (aka Godwinson) 1066 Battle of Hastings. Since 1066 England has had French (Norman), Scottish, Dutch and German monarchs!
What was the Battle of Frieland?
The Battle of Friedland was a battle that took place in the year 1807. In the Battle of Friedland, a French army lead by Napoleon attempted to defeat a Russian army.
Who lead the Americans for the battle of saratoga?
General Horatio Gates lead the American army.
Did George Washington lead the Continental Army at the Battle of Bunker Hill?
no
Who were the three contenders?
Harold Godwinson, William of Normandy and Harold Hardrada all three of these people made it lead to the Battle of Hastings.
What jobs did William give people in the battle of hastings?
The job of William, Duke of Normandy during the Battle of Hastings was to lead the men to victory by out maneuvering the enemy. This was accomplished by having men with bow and arrow on foot, knights on horses, and other men on foot with clubs.
Who lead the saratoga people into battle?
General Horatio Gates lead the American army, and General Burgoyne lead the British, But the Americans won the battle because General Burgoyne surrendered.
How would the stamford bridge affect Harolds godwinsons army?
The battle of Stamford bridge can be construed as positive and negative for Harold. The positive effect the battle would have had is that it gave the troops a boost in morale, knowing they defeated the powerful Hardrada and won a decisive battle. However the marching up and down the country in a short period of time helped lead to the defeat at the Battle of Hastings. This is due to how fatigued the troops would have been.
