Battle of Hastings

Battle of Hastings was a famous battle that took place in the 1066 in which William the Conqueror defeated the Saxons.
William duke of Normandy
1. William's army had been ready since August, but strong winds stopped him sailing until late September. There have been many accounts of the Battle of Hastings. It is difficult to be sure of what happened, but there are some good guesses.
2. Preperation
  1. For battle, his men were well rested and Williams army was thoroughly prepared trained. He had about 7,000 men.
What happend at the Battle of hastings?
1. William gathered an invasion fleet of 700 ships and a large army.Harold II marched quickly south from Stamford Bridge. The two sides met at Senlac Hill, near Hastings.Harold II's army were at the top of Senlac Hill. The Norman knights could not charge uphill. So the Normans pretended to run away, then turned and cut down the Saxons.William used archers to break up the shield wall. Then the Saxons completely destroyed Harold ripping his body and guts it was grusome.
Harold Godwinson
1. Preperation
  1. There fore Harold and his army wasn't rested and un trained. Because Harold never new his army well. They were exhausted after their non stop trip from stamford bridge.
2. Harolds army at that time had just fought at stamford bridge 12 days before the Hastings Battle. Harold had killed Harald Hardrada and his army was defeated.

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