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Because he should not have allowed his men to give up the high ground on Senlac hill in order to pursue William's infantry (who he thought were fleeing). By chasing them down the hill his men were exposed to William's cavalry who emerged from the woods and slaughtered a large portion of Harold's men. Thus Harold's depleted army was doomed to defeat, changing the course of English history. So, as mistakes go...this was a big one!
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What was the biggest mistake Harold godwin made that helped duke William win?
fighting on the front row
What do you think was the biggest mistake the Confederates made at the Battle of Gettysburg?
By not moving to the right and forcing the federals to attack them.
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
What is the biggest mistake you've made?
I have found that the mistakes that are made in life are learning lessons and not to be regretted.
What was the biggest mistake that Britain made in the colonies before 1776?
i don'tknow
What mistake did Harold make in the Battle of Hastings?
Harold was a foot soldier so he couldn't control his soldiers.Please note all English soldiers were on foot,horses were used to get to the battle but not used in the actual.His men ran after the enemy when they faked retreat and broke the shield wall-which was until then protecting them very very well
Why does the bayeux tapestry not show the battle at stamford bridge?
Because Harold H was killed in the battle and the people who made the tapestry were french like Harold H meaning that the frech who made the tapestry did not show it.
Was the Battles against the USSR Hitler's biggest mistake?
yes he made a great mistake in throwing a war against USSR.
Whats the biggest mistake America ever made?
electing Gorge Bush
Who defeated Harold at the Battle of Hastings which made him King of England?
wiliam the conqueror
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 was the biggest mistake Augustus Caesar made?
the defeat of Roman legions in Teutoburg forest
