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William won The Battle of Hastings primarily due to his effective use of tactics, including feigned retreats that lured English forces into vulnerable positions. Additionally, the Norman cavalry was more mobile and better coordinated than the English infantry. The death of King Harold, who was killed by an arrow to the eye, also significantly weakened the English defense, leading to their eventual defeat.

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What was the most important reason for William winning the battle of Hastings?

Hi I think that William won the battle of Hastings because he was more organized he was also a better solder and thought against fitting laws. The main reason I think is that William was Lucky. William had lots of men so he kept control of the kingdom after the battle but that's a different answer. com question's .


What was the most important reason for the result of the battle of hastings?

The most important reason for the Battle of Hastings was to determine who would be ruler of England. In the battle, William I, or Wiliam the Conqueror defeated Harold Godwinson and became King of England.


Why did William choose Hastings?

He didn't and Hastings played no part in the battle. The Saxon King Harold arranged for his army to gather at the "hoar (grey and old) apple tree", a familiar landmark that the men would have known, sited on a ridge which would give the English a defensive high ground position. This was at the place now called Battle, not at Hastings. This ridge at Battle was a very strong position with marshes and ditches in front and around it, commanding the main route from Hastings to London - the route that William had to take. Given sufficient troops, Harold could have held the position indefinitely and William would have lost.


Was the city that the first battle of 1066 was near?

Well, at first there was a battle near York against the Danish. then the British army went south and fought the main battle of 1066 against the French near the town of Hastings.


Conclusion of Battle of Hastings?

In conclusion, the main reason that William won is due to him preparing himself and his army with Calvary, good weapons and many trained soldiers. Luck was also a part of him winning because if the wind didn't change William might not have been able to cross for weeks so Harold could have become King of England. Although, William deserved to win as he had put the most preparation, effort and thought into the Battle compared to Harald and Harold.

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Who were the two main players in the Battle of Hastings?

King Harold Godwinson of England and Duke William (William the Conqueror) of Normandy.


What was the most important reason for William winning the battle of Hastings?

Hi I think that William won the battle of Hastings because he was more organized he was also a better solder and thought against fitting laws. The main reason I think is that William was Lucky. William had lots of men so he kept control of the kingdom after the battle but that's a different answer. com question's .


3 main invents in the Battle of Hastings?

the 2 main battles in the battle of hastings were on a hill struggling to get up and also on the battle fields 7km away from hastings (not sure if correct) ha


What was the bayeux tapestry made for?

The Bayeux Tapestry was embroidered as an honor to the Norman Victory in the Battle of Hastings. It depicts William the Conqueror as its main character.


What was the most important reason for the result of the battle of hastings?

The most important reason for the Battle of Hastings was to determine who would be ruler of England. In the battle, William I, or Wiliam the Conqueror defeated Harold Godwinson and became King of England.


Why did William choose Hastings?

He didn't and Hastings played no part in the battle. The Saxon King Harold arranged for his army to gather at the "hoar (grey and old) apple tree", a familiar landmark that the men would have known, sited on a ridge which would give the English a defensive high ground position. This was at the place now called Battle, not at Hastings. This ridge at Battle was a very strong position with marshes and ditches in front and around it, commanding the main route from Hastings to London - the route that William had to take. Given sufficient troops, Harold could have held the position indefinitely and William would have lost.


Was the city that the first battle of 1066 was near?

Well, at first there was a battle near York against the Danish. then the British army went south and fought the main battle of 1066 against the French near the town of Hastings.


Conclusion of Battle of Hastings?

In conclusion, the main reason that William won is due to him preparing himself and his army with Calvary, good weapons and many trained soldiers. Luck was also a part of him winning because if the wind didn't change William might not have been able to cross for weeks so Harold could have become King of England. Although, William deserved to win as he had put the most preparation, effort and thought into the Battle compared to Harald and Harold.


What were the main things that William the Conquerer did after the battle?

Be king


What were the main reasons why Harold was not ready for the battle?

King Harold was not ready at the start of the battle of Hastings because a few days before it he fought in the battle of Stamford Bridge so his men were tired and injured and they had no time to rest because Harold started to make his way to Hastings as soon as he heard that William had arrived. This was foolish of him because his men were not fit to fight yet


What was rubbish about the English defence in the battle of hastings 1066?

Their main fault was coming down the hill at the end of the battle to charge the Normans, that was basically the biggest fault they did


What were Harold's mistakes in preparation for the Battle of Hastings?

After Harold Defeated a small Norman force in Yorkshire he got wind of William the Conqueror's main force set sail from Norway. His Mistake was he did not rest and reorganise his army, he just went to their landing site, Hastings, beliving that he would win over the Norman soldiers just as he did in Yorkshire