Why william won the Battle of Hastings in 1066 Flashcards
what mistakes did Harold make?
he was still in the North following his defeat by Hardrada when william landed in the south
he then eventually chose to leave the protection of London
his army disengaged from the shield and were slaughtered at the bottom of the hill
how was william’s leadership good during the battle?
he ordered his men to run down Caldbec hill in order to trap anglo saxons and slaughter them
how did chance and luck help william win?
william could set sail earlier than expected due to the wind changing direction on 27th September 1066
how did william’s preparation and organisation lead to his victory?
he built ships to carry war horses
his army were well fed so maintained energy and strength
he ordered his men to build a motte and bailey castle for protection
he had scouts to inform him of Harold’s whereabouts so he was always prepared for an invasion
how did Harold’s decisions prior to the battle lead to his loss?
marched south immediately after battle of Stamford bridge which tired his army
some of his men were inexperienced compared to william’s
he did not think to get any horses
his army used farm tools in battle
