William's victory (Edexcel GCSE History): Flashcards
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Date of Battle of Hastings
Date of Battle of Hastings
14 October 1066
Combatants at Battle of Hastings
Combatants at Battle of Hastings
William of Normandy vs Harold II
Feigned retreat tactic
Feigned retreat tactic
Normans pretended to flee, then attacked pursuing English
Pre-fabricated items William brought
Pre-fabricated items William brought
Wooden castle sections
Harald Hardrada's invasion timing
Harald Hardrada's invasion timing
September 1066, forced Harold to fight twice
English shield wall main weakness
English shield wall main weakness
Couldn't maintain formation while advancing
Harold's mistake before Hastings
Harold's mistake before Hastings
Rushed south before fyrd fully assembled
Housecarls
Housecarls
Experienced professional warriors, Harold's core army
Pope's role in William's invasion
Pope's role in William's invasion
Gave blessing, provided moral authority
Date William landed at Pevensey
Date William landed at Pevensey
28 September 1066
Date of Battle of Stamford Bridge
Date of Battle of Stamford Bridge
25 September 1066
English ranged weapon disadvantage
English ranged weapon disadvantage
Critical shortage of archers
Harrying tactics William used
Harrying tactics William used
Destroying countryside to force Harold into battle
Norman troop types coordinated
Norman troop types coordinated
Knights, archers, and foot soldiers
Source of Harold's army exhaustion
Source of Harold's army exhaustion
Stamford Bridge victory & forced march south