The Norman Conquest

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Flashcards on The Norman Conquest, created by Steve Harding on 27/11/2014.
Steve Harding
Flashcards by Steve Harding, updated more than 1 year ago
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Viking King who claimed the throne of England in 1066 Harald Hardraada
Saxon Earl who claimed the throne of England in 1066, was also leader of the Witan Harold Godwinson
Norman Duke who claimed the throne of England in 1066 William, Duke of Normandy
Saxon noble who claimed the throne of England in 1066, but was ignored Edgar the Atheling
Number of ships in William's invasion fleet 700
First battle of 1066 (20th September) Battle of Fulford
Second Battle of 1066 (25th September) Battle of Stamford Bridge
Third Battle of 1066 (14th October) Battle of Hastings
Three types of Norman Soldiers Infantry. Archers and Cavalry
Two types of Saxon Soldiers Housecarls and Fyrd
Main tactic of the Saxons Shield Wall
Pictorial Account of the events of 1066 The Bayeux Tapestry
Date of William's landing in Pevensey 28th September 1066
Who fled and caused the first break in the Saxon shield wall The Bretons
What tactical advantage did Harold have over William? Height
What tactical advantage did William have over Harold? He was on horseback and able to move around the battlefield easily
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