William burned down land, crops and towns, forced British to build him and his men castles, killed people and animals and because of this, the British population plummeted. However, what you probably didn't know, was that William means "Great Protector. But was he? There can never be a real answer to whether he was a good or bad man, it is just a matter of opinion! Hope it helped! :D
That they had different amount of knights/ soldiers in the army.
wrong it is in fact Harold godwinson. William duke of normandys arm killed Harold so he became king
well, he died by a bloody battle at stamford bridge on willliam duke of normandys side.
William, Duke of Normandy, commanded an excellent army due to his strategic leadership, innovative tactics, and effective use of cavalry. He combined different units, including infantry and archers, creating a versatile fighting force. Additionally, his ability to inspire loyalty and discipline among his troops ensured cohesion and morale, crucial for success in battles such as the pivotal Battle of Hastings in 1066. William's meticulous planning and adaptability in warfare further contributed to the effectiveness of his army.
Harold Godwinson were on a hill and they could see everyone but William could not because they were at the bottom of the hill so they had to walk right up the hill. Harold had more men but William had horses.and there is much more just like william had trained fighting soldier.
William the concerur
5th October
That they had different amount of knights/ soldiers in the army.
they were happy because they were promised large ammounts of new land and money
After conquering the English armies and accepting their surrender, he went to the town of Barking to wait while his soldiers built fortresses in London.
wrong it is in fact Harold godwinson. William duke of normandys arm killed Harold so he became king
They tricked the Saxons by retreating so the Saxons left the safety of the hill top and while fighting King Harold got shot in the eye by an arrow and was hacked down.
well, he died by a bloody battle at stamford bridge on willliam duke of normandys side.
William of Normandy's army consisted of a diverse mix of soldiers, including heavily armored knights, who were the elite cavalry forces, and foot soldiers known as infantry. The infantry included archers, crossbowmen, and spearmen, often drawn from William's vassals and allies, as well as mercenaries. Additionally, there were also Norman and Breton soldiers who played crucial roles in the military strategy. The combination of these forces contributed to William's success at the Battle of Hastings in 1066.
William, Duke of Normandy, commanded an excellent army due to his strategic leadership, innovative tactics, and effective use of cavalry. He combined different units, including infantry and archers, creating a versatile fighting force. Additionally, his ability to inspire loyalty and discipline among his troops ensured cohesion and morale, crucial for success in battles such as the pivotal Battle of Hastings in 1066. William's meticulous planning and adaptability in warfare further contributed to the effectiveness of his army.
He was fighting uphill. The Saxons had made a shield wall on Senlac Hill/Ridge.
Harold Godwinson were on a hill and they could see everyone but William could not because they were at the bottom of the hill so they had to walk right up the hill. Harold had more men but William had horses.and there is much more just like william had trained fighting soldier.