Battle Of Hatings 1066?

Question

Give me 5 facts about the battle of hastings 1066

Answer 1

The Normans beat the British near Hastings.

Hastings is near the South Coast of England.

It was an unfortunate defeat for the Brits as they had just stuffed the Vikings on the East Coast.

The British army was 'frog-marched across country and straight into battle without proper rest and recuperation.

The Brits never forgave the French for sending the Normans.

Answer 2

1) The Battle of Hastings, (which took place on October 14, 1066), was the most decisive Norman victory in the Norman conquest of England.

2) The English army were led by King Harold II. Battle Abbey was built at the site of the battle of Hastings, and a plaque marks the place where Harold fell.

3) The English force (usually estimated at seven to eight thousand strong), consisted entirely of infantry; they were exhausted from their previous battle and a lengthy march. The Norman army, although of a similar size, was made up of infantry, cavalry and archers along with crossbowmen.

4) Legend has it that William's minstrel and knight, Ivo Taillefer, begged his master for permission to strike the first blows of the battle.

5) The Bayeux Tapestry depicts the events before and at the Battle of Hastings. It shows a person (traditionally thought to be King Harold) shot through one eye with an arrow. However, the figure in the tapestry is actually annonymous and there is no proof that Harold died this way.

Answer 3

Hey HP,

This is the story of the Battle of Hastings that was fought on the 14th October 1066. An event so significant, it completely changed the course of English history. To speak of this battle without recourse to the events that came before, would be an injustice to the people of this island who have fought and died for her. What makes this event so important to the English is the immutable fact that it was the last time any foreign power was to conquer her. Without doubt, a lesson that became indelibly etched into this island race - for ever. This must surely be the one conflict that every British student and adult alike can recount - hopefully, along with the naming of the two main protagonists.


It is only one of many battles that have been fought in this land prior to 1066. Many of them will be discussed in lesser detail. Each, in their own way, have contributed to the history that culminated in the Battle of Hastings in 1066.

During the invasion of the Romans, it was the Celts who fought them for their freedom. This is the history of the Roman invasions followed by the Saxons opportunism on the Roman's departure. It was followed by the Saxon fight to preserve their gains against the Vikings. I have included a section on the development of Christianity as its influence played a large part in this countries culture. These are important topics to read because it gives a better hindsight to events in other chapters.

Answer 4

I know from English Lit class that it brought about the change from Old English to Middle English? It did so by adding some French into the vocab of Old English. And by the way, it's Hastings, not Hatings.

Answer 5

Harold was killed by an arrow which pierced his eye
There's a famous tapestry that depicts the battle
William the Conqueror was a Norman, a descendent of the Norsemen & therefore not French by blood.
William also implemented common law after he ascended the English throne

Answer 6

Harold should never have fought the battle - time was on his side and reinforcements were on the way. Had he waited and chosen his own time and place to meet William he would have easily defeated the Normans.