Preparing for battle (AQA GCSE History): Flashcards
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When Harold Godwinson was crowned King of England
When Harold Godwinson was crowned King of England
January 1066
Basis of William's claim to English throne
Basis of William's claim to English throne
Edward's promise & Harold's oath to support it
Harold's biggest initial military problem
Harold's biggest initial military problem
Had virtually no navy of his own
The thegns in Harold's army
The thegns in Harold's army
Wealthy nobles/lords, most reliable supporters
The fyrd in Harold's army
The fyrd in Harold's army
Local militia, inexperienced fighters from communities
The housecarls in Harold's army
The housecarls in Harold's army
Elite professional soldiers, well-trained & loyal
When Harold assembled forces on south coast
When Harold assembled forces on south coast
May 1066
Size of William's invasion army
Size of William's invasion army
Around 7,000 soldiers
William's tactical advantages Harold lacked
William's tactical advantages Harold lacked
Archers and cavalry
Pope's support for William's invasion
Pope's support for William's invasion
Declared Harold oath-breaker, William's cause just
William's castle innovation for invasion
William's castle innovation for invasion
Pre-fabricated wooden castles for quick assembly
Date Harold disbanded his army
Date Harold disbanded his army
8 September 1066
Why did Harold disband his army?
Why did Harold disband his army?
Financial pressure, food shortages, harvest demands
Ships William ordered built for invasion
Ships William ordered built for invasion
Hundreds of ships
Duration Harold waited before disbanding army
Duration Harold waited before disbanding army
Three long months