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At dawn on Saturday 14 October 1066, two great armies prepared to fight for the throne of England. Read what happened at the most famous battle in English history. Visit the 1066 Battlefield.
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At the Battle of Hastings, the most fearsome Anglo-Saxon...
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The Battle of Hastings, fought on 14 October 1066, is the...
- The Weaponry of 1066
The Battle of Hastings, fought on 14 October 1066, is the most famous battle in English history. There is widespread consensus among historians that William the Conqueror founded Battle Abbey in penance for the blood shed at the battle and to commemorate his great victory, on the very spot where he defeated King Harold.
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Key points. Harold Godwinson had defeated Harold Hardrada at the Battle of Stamford Bridge on 25 September 1066. For more on the claimants to the throne in 1066, read this guide. Three days...
Oct 7, 2024 · Battle of Hastings, battle on October 14, 1066, that ended in the defeat of Harold II of England by William, duke of Normandy, and established the Normans as the rulers of England. Learn more about the background and details of the Battle of Hastings in this article.
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- The Battle of Hastings was fought for the English crown. In 1051 Edward the Confessor probably designated William, duke of Normandy, a cousin, as h...
- The Battle of Hastings was between William, duke of Normandy, and Harold II of England. William assembled a force of 4,000–7,000, composed of arche...
- The Battle of Hastings began at dawn on October 14, 1066, when William’s army moved toward Harold’s army, which was occupying a ridge 10 miles (16...
- William’s victory at the Battle of Hastings brought England into close contact with the Continent, especially France. It led to the almost total re...
It took place approximately 7 mi (11 km) northwest of Hastings, close to the present-day town of Battle, East Sussex, and was a decisive Norman victory. The background to the battle was the death of the childless King Edward the Confessor in January 1066
German air-offensive on Britain commences ... watch 'Battle of Britain' from the fields of Hertfordshire .. as a fourteen year old, collect fighter plane's spent machine gun and cannon...
