The Battle of Hastings

The Battle of Hastings

The Battle of HastingsNick ViviritoBackgroundHarold Godwinsen most powerful English family.William established English policy.Edward gives crown to Harold.William declares war for crown.

English ArmyLeader Harold Godwinsen .Mostly professional soldiers. Dedication to king.Shield wall.

Norman ArmyLeader Duke William ll of Normandy.696 ships20,000 menMostly nobles, mercenaries, men from Normandy. Best cavalry in Europe.

PreparationsEnglish weak from Vikings and stormWilliam landed in Penvensy.English quickly respond.

The BattleWilliam used archers to weaken enemy.Infantry and cavalry would then charge.English shield wall stopped archers.Williams army began to retreat.Williams horse was killed.William lead a counter-attack.

The BattleBattle began to turn in Williams favor.English nobles killed.English scattered and shot with arrows.Legend says Harold is shot in eye.Without Harold or nobles English fled.

AftermathWilliam waited for submission.After no success he marched to London.Dysentery weakened William and army.William is crowned on Christmas day.

LegacyMost land was given to Normans.William gave away land for little cost.Land owners had to subdue natives.Conquest of England was easy.

Creditshttp://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Norman_conquest_of_England#Consequences http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Battle_of_Hastingshttp://www.battle1066.com/http://www.battle-of-hastings-1066.org.uk/