Why were the Normans good at conquering England?

Answer 1

1. Harold got an arrow through his eye, ruining his vision. 2. They were tired because a. They had just fought Harald Hardraada and b. They had had to walk the length of the country to fight William

Answer 2

There are three main reasons why the Normans won the Battle of Hastings. The first reason was that King Harold was not ready when the Normans attacked. The secondly, Duke William of Normandy prepared well before the battle. The final reason was that William was exceptionally lucky.

King Harold lost the battle because his army was not prepared. Some of his best fighters died at the Battle of Stamford Bridge and the rest of his army were tired out from the battle and the journey south to meet Duke William's army. Then when they finally arrived in the South, Duke William attacked before they were properly ready. The English held out for a while, but then the Normans tricked them by pretending to retreat. The English had followed them, leaving their strong position on a hill. In the middle of the battle, Harold died, and his army were weak without him.

There is evidence in the Bayeux Tapestry, which was written after the battle. It shows the details of the Battle, including William's trick and the English on top of a hill.

Duke William of Normandy won the battle because was well prepared and had a good army. They prepared carefully for the battle. The Normans had knights on horseback who were skillful fighters. William also was skillful and ambitious, and he was determined to be King of England. In the Bayeux Tapestry, it shows William's army getting ready, embarking huge ships full of wood and supplies such as wine, weapons, and horses. There are also images of the knights in full battle armour riding out to war.

The battle was a success for Duke William of Normandy because he had a considerable amount of good luck. The wind changed, and so the Normans managed to cross the Channel while Harold was still in the north. When they arrived, they made a fortified camp. The Bayeux Tapestry has pictures of William making a speech to his soldiers. William arranged his troops carefully and used them skilfully in battle. But they were losing, so then William decides to make a trick on the English. He made his troops act like they were retreating. King Harold and his army followed them, leaving their strong position on the hill, and that was what made Harold lose. The evidence of this is written in history books everywhere, since it was the main point of the battle really -- that William won. Again in the Bayeux Tapestry there is a scene depicting Harold's army all bunched up at the top of a hill, then another with William taking his helmet off, and of the Normans' victory.

In conclusion, William defeated Harold because of his luck, and that Harold was unprepared. The most important point in the Battle of Hastings was that William won the battle. He made a last-minute plan during the battle, a plan that resulted in the defeat of the English.

Answer 3

Yes, the Normans used good skills to defeat the British, they had hundreds of ships, crowded over with strong, trained warriors. For a while, they were put back because of the direction of the strong wind. So over in England, the British waited and waited for their arrival, but they didn't come. After about a month, they gave up, as they found it unecessary to wait so long. They were so glad and excited they'd got the King they wanted, and the feasted in celebration. But, soon after, the Normans were ovejoyed, when the wind was just right to sail to England. Thhe English were unprepared, and it became a surprise attack.

The Normans used high quality weapons and easily defeated the English.

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Answer 4

what are the 3 main reasons why William won in 1066

Answerwhat are the 3 main reasons why William won in 1066

Answer 5

Duke William had seen some of the Saxtons had run after the retreating Normans. He pretended to retreat. The Norman Clvary charged at the shield wall.

Answer 6

The Normans were well prepared for The Battle of Hastings. They had skill, many supplies and luck on their side.

Answer 7

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