Why did William Win?

Why did William Win?

1. William's Preperations

   • Keeping Normandy Safe
     • Married Count Baldwin V of Flanders daughter; Matilda
       • Truce with Flanders
         • Brittany
           • In 1064 invaded
             • Harold helped
         • Mainland France
           • In 1060 Henry I died, King of France
             • His nephew Philip was too young to rule
               • Count of Flanders became his regent
                 • Truce
     • Anjou
       • George Martel of Anjou died in 1060.
         • Disputed succession between his nephews
           • Too busy to invade
     • In 1063 William conquered Maine
     • Denmark
       • Sweyn promised neutrality
     • Germany
       • The Emperor Henry IV promised neutrality
     • Map Of France
   • Promised nobles land if they provided him with a army
     • Brittany
     • Italy
     • Southern France
   • Rounded up Calvery
   • Built boats
   • created armour

2. The Impact of the Norwegian Invasion

3. William's superior leadership

   • Experienced battlefield commander
     • Knew which techniques would work
   • Inspirational Leader
     • Rallied his troops when they thought he was dead

4. The English were militarily inferior

5. Papal Support for William

6. Harold's Mistakes

7. Norman Battle Tactics

   • the feigned retreat
   • Used Cavalry and Infantry
     • Horses took brutality of forces

8. William was lucky/Harold was unlucky

   • William was lucky
     • The wind changed direction when it was the best time for him to attack
       • The south coast was undefended
         • He could prepare for the battle

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