Why did William win the battle of hastings
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- Created on: 12-01-16 21:31
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- Why did William win the battle of Hastings?
- Strength of the Norman Army
- well trained northern knights
- chain mail
- well rested and not tired
- well prepared
- Harold's mistakes
- Not listening to the war council
- changed attack method
- Didn't wait for reinforcem-ents
- William's leadership
- Good strategy - weakening the enemy with arrows, followed by infantry, then cavalry attacks
- Inspired them when they needed it
- chose his attack wisely (the break in the weather)
- luck
- Harold Hardrada attacked at a similar time
- The break in the weather
- Harold was shot in the eye which reduced saxon morale
- Strength of the Norman Army
- luck
- Harold Hardrada attacked at a similar time
- The break in the weather
- Harold was shot in the eye which reduced saxon morale
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