William Duke of Normandy's battle advantages and disadvantages


	William Duke of Normandy's battle advantages and disadvantages
	Advantages William's troops had new tactics that had not been seen by Harold's army before His troops had to fight to survive - they couldn't retreat or escape William had the Pope's blessing (God was on his side)	Disadvantages Had had to fight uphill so knights and archers were not as effective Foot soldiers were not as experianced as mounted knights Shield wall was a new concept for the knights - they hadn't trained for it
	Evaluation William won the battle due to the holes in the English plan, and his superior leadership skills and preparation

William won the battle due to the holes in the English plan, and his superior leadership skills and preparation

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