The Battle of Hastings (AQA GCSE History): Flashcards
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Date of the Battle of Hastings
Date of the Battle of Hastings
14 October 1066
Norman leader at Battle of Hastings
Norman leader at Battle of Hastings
William of Normandy
English leader at Battle of Hastings
English leader at Battle of Hastings
King Harold Godwinson
Definition of housecarls
Definition of housecarls
Elite professional soldiers serving as bodyguards to lords
Definition of the fyrd
Definition of the fyrd
Ordinary working men/peasants called up for war
Shield wall tactic
Shield wall tactic
Soldiers linking shields to create protective barrier
Feigned retreat tactic
Feigned retreat tactic
Pretending to flee to make enemy break formation and chase
Duration of Battle of Hastings
Duration of Battle of Hastings
Eight hours
Harold's key tactical disadvantage at Hastings
Harold's key tactical disadvantage at Hastings
No archers in his army
How William proved he was alive during battle panic
How William proved he was alive during battle panic
Lifted his helmet and showed his face to troops
Consequence of Harold's death at Hastings
Consequence of Harold's death at Hastings
Ended English resistance and Anglo-Saxon rule
Date William landed at Pevensey
Date William landed at Pevensey
28 September 1066
Date William crowned King of England
Date William crowned King of England
25 December 1066
Norman knights' main characteristic
Norman knights' main characteristic
Elite heavy cavalry with armor and warhorses
What weakened English army before Hastings
What weakened English army before Hastings
Battle at Stamford Bridge against Harald Hardrada