normans (hastings) Flashcards
(24 cards)
name of the elite Anglo-Saxon soldiers
House cards and thegns
when did Harold disband his army?
September 8th 1066
What was the name of the Anglo-Saxon formation used by housecarls?
Shield wall
Name of the Anglo-Saxon regular army
The fyrd
Harold Godwinson’s brothers killed at Hastings?
Gyrth and Leofwine
Before 1066, where had the Normans successfully used cavalry?
Battle of Varaville, 1057
Name of the hill that the Anglo-Saxons were positioned on
Senlac Hill
An example of where the normans had used afeigned retreat in battle before
Messina in 1060, St Aubin le Cauf, 1053
How many men made up the Anglo-Saxon fyrd?
7000
Give one example of where William had avoided fighting a battle before Hastings
Fighting the king of France in 1054
What did William do with his archers during the battle
Moved them back to have a greater effect on Saxon soldiers
How many of hardrada’s ships returned to Norway after stamford bridge?
24 out of 200
What key difference was there between the Anglo-Saxon and Norman armies?
Normans had cavalry and archers
What was built on the battlefield by William when he became king?
Battle Abbey
What had the Pope given William before the Battle of Hastings
A Papal Banner showing his army had the support of God
How did William convince his troops that he was alive?
He removed his helmet to show his face to his troops
Anglo-Saxon earls who fought at Fulford gate but not at Hastings
Edwin and Morcar
How long did the Battle of Hastings last?
9 hours
Where did the Norman fleet set sail from?
St Valery
Name of the battle tactic used to trick the Anglo- Saxon soldiers?
Feigned retreat
When was the battle of Hastings?
14th October 1066
How many ships were in the Norman fleet
700
What were the fyrd required to give Harold?
2 months of service per year
How did the normans position their forces?
Archers, then infantry, then cavalry
