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The Battle of Hastings
The Battle of Hastings was the decisive Norman victory in the Norman Conquest of England and took place at Senlac Hill, close to the present-day town of Battle, East Sussex.
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What was the English weaknesses were in the Battle of Hastings?
The English had just fought a battle against Harold Hardrada and the Vikings so they had lost some men. They also had no rest and were tired after walking across the country.
Some battalions were too slow and had been left behind while others left the army so they could go home.
The English army were not well trained and were mostly farmers unlike the well disciplined Norman army.
What promise did Harold make to William?
William contended that Edward the Confessor, who had spent much of his life in exile in Normandy during the Danish occupation of England, had promised him the throne when he visited Edward in London in 1052.
Further, William claimed that Harold had pledged allegiance to him in 1064 when he rescued the shipwrecked Harold from the count of Ponthieu. This pledge of allegiance is tantamount to agreeing that William should become King on Edward's Death.
A tapestry is a piece of woven work,
the bio tapestry was not woven therefore it can't be a tapestry and instead is a embroidery.
The contenders of the throne were Edgar Aethling ( Edward the Comnfessors closest blood relative alive at the time), William Duke of Normandy ( William I), Harald Hardraada and Harold Godwinson. I have no clue why they wanted it but it was probably because they wanted to be king.
Was the Battle of Hastings an easy battle?
Defentatly not. It was probably harder for the Normans at first because their first three tactics didn't go to plan (archers, fighting, horses) then the Normans faked retreating. Then some of the Saxon warriors chased after them which meant a whole in their shield wall, so all the Normans could attack the Saxons. The Normans won
What was Harold's from the Battle of Hastings surname?
The Viking Harold was Hadraada, the other (the English one who who got the arrow in his eye) was Godwinson.
Why is Domesday written in latin?
It was written in latin because it was the most used written language. In an age when virtually the only people who could read and write were priests, who used latin every day, it made sense to write in that language.
How did people dress in the 1600s?
In the 1600's women wore their hair in a linen coif or cap with lace trimmings. Men, on the other hand, wore tall and broad hats.
What happen to the winners and losers in the battle of hasting?
wel the losers had all been retreated, left to die because the other army had shot them all and the winners they celobrated and took over england in 1066 and they were very strict on england!
Who were the four contenders for the English throne after Edwards death?
Harald Hardrada, William of Normandy, Prince Edgar and Harold Godwin.
What were 3 major events leading up to the Battle of the Bulge?
America landing in Europe on D Day and Russia taking the offensive to the Germans. The Battle of the Bulge was Hitlers last desperate act to get America out of Germany. Hitlers main plan was to cut through American lines all the way up to Holland. Basically the whole war led up to the Battle of the Bulge, Germany desperately wanted to win the war so they planned the Battle of the Bulge (the Ardennes Counter Offensive)
Which famous piece of artwork depcits the Battle of Hastings?
The Bayeux Tapestry is its name although it is not technically a tapestry, but rather a long embroidered cloth.
If you are interested in tapestry, these sites may inform you further:
- http://hastings1066.com/
- www.bayeuxtapestry.org.uk
Where did battle of cantigny take place?
Cantigny, village of France A capture by the American 1st Division on May 28, 1918, and the first American attack of ww1. To test the Americans' offensive ability in their first active sector, the French command ordered the new division, a reinforced U.S. regiment of about 4, 000 men, to capture Cantigny, a village located near Montdidier in the Somme region. Assisted by French tanks, the division captured the town in forty-five minutes and took over 200 prisoners. The Americans withstood a series of counterattacks over the next two days.
This is my own writing i dont know how it changed letters.. :(
What are facts about harrying of the north?
The Harrying of the North was a series of campaigns waged by William the Conqueror.
In the winter of 1069-1070, the English Nobles had revolted and William was ruthless in putting down the revolt in the North. Thousands were killed and William ordered towns, villages, crops, and livestock to be slaughtered. Of the survivors, many suffered extreme hardship in the following years and there was much starvation. Many people resorted to eating horses, cats, and dogs in order to survive.
What happened at the funeral of William the Conqueror?
Honestly, in this order:
1. His servants stole his gold and clothes
2. The undertakers came
3. The church set on fire
4. The undertakers fled
5. Monks finished the job
6. His stomach exploded
7. His arm fell off
8. The priest came
9. They buried him
Who were the contenders for throne in 1066?
in 1066 King Edward the confessor died, so England had to find a new king, as King Edward had no children. Whereas three other people who claimed the throne, they were:
- HARROLD GODWINSON - earl of Wessex
- WILLIAM - duke of Normandy
- HARRALD HARDRAADA - king of Norway
Harrold Godwinson's claim to the throne was tht he's the most poweful man in England. He has also ben loyal to the the previous king. Also he was Edwards brother-in-law as his sister married Edward. Edward had promised Harrold that he would be the future king.
Williams claim is that he knew how to rule as he was already ruling. Also William was Edwards cousin. William is also said he he was promised the crown.
Harrald Hardraada's claim was that previously England was ruled by Norway, with a Danish King - King Cnut - as their 'leader'.
Harrold, son of Earl Godwinson, was chosen King by the chief noblemen of England. However he had no time to celebrate as William and Harrald were coming to try and steel the crown. King Harrold went down south to wait for William as Harrold thought that he would arrive first, but he was wrong. Harrald Hardraada arrived first, so Harrold had to travel north to fight Hardraada, in the end King Harrold won. But a few hours after winning that battle they heard that William had just arrived back down south. While Harrold was trecking back down south, William and his army wee preparing for the big battle. In the end William's troups won by tricking the English. The English were surrounded by shields so the Normans (Williams troups) prentened to retreat, and the English went after them, but once the English broke rank the Normans stopped, turned back and killed them. Amoungst those who were killed was Godwindson so William was the crowned king, so William was and still is known as William the Conqueror.
Hope this helps! x
Why was William Normandy's army stronger than Harold godwinson?
wrong !!
Willam was much better than harold
as you can see in the battle of Hasting
William had only 6000 knights while Harold had 2,000,000 soldiers
Harold wasted many of his soldiers when he fought with Harald Hardrada ,
he did not use his mind .
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The night before fighting William , Harold was having fun for winning Harald.H , He
sang , drank wine , etc . while william made his soldiers sleep early .
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Why did Harald Hadrada lose the battle of stamford bridge?
Harold Godwinson defeated Harald hardrada mainly because many of hardrada's men didn't have their armour as they were not expecting godwinsons arrival. also the vikings guarding the bridge were killed so hardradas men had no warning thus they didn't see them coming.
What was Harold godwinson's wife's name?
King Harold II's wife was Queen Edith; daughter of the Duke of Mercia.
They had four children together.
He was also married to Edith Swannesha with which he has six children.
(His marriage to Edith of Mercia was a Christian wedding; and his marraige to Edith Swannesha was a Pagan Norse wedding.)
What do you think about harald hardraada is not even mentioned by the tapestery in 1066?
The tapestry was made for a Norman bishop to hang in his cathedral in Normandy, it was not made as a historical document, merely as propaganda to make his half-brother William look good for posterity.
How long was duke of Normandy ruling England?
For a long timee i tell ya bet its really annoying that i dont actually have the answer right yeh.....
Who lost there land in Clapham 1066?
- genius yeshin got them
- Geoffrey de Mandeville was the new Norman lord.
