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Claims to the throne Harold Godwinson, William of Normandy, Harold Hardrada and Edgar Atheling. |
Harold Godwinson - He was English, and he came from a very powerful and rich family. Also the king apparently promised him the crown in his dying breath. He is also Edward's brother inlaw
Harold Hardrada - He was related to the previous king of England, he had a reputation as a soilder.
William of Normandy - he isn't related to Edward, but he is a good war leader and he was promised the throne.
Edgar Atheling - Edward is his great uncle, he is a small boy and hasn't proved himself yet. |
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Harold Godwinson & William of Normandy |
Harold Godwinson Troops- 2000 HOUSECARLS- Full time warriors 5500 Fyrd - Part time warriors thier full time job was normally a farmer All together there were 7,500
Duke William of Normandy Troops- 4500 infantry - men at arms 2200 cavalry - men on horseback 1700 archers - long bows All together there were 8,400
They fought Hastings. Harold's troops were camped at 'Caldbec Hill' later know as 'Senlac Hill' Norman for 'Lake of blood' |
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Tactics of the Battle of Hastings |
Harold's tactics - he had the higher ground but less men, he could afford to wait so he could get reinforcements. William's tactics - he had the low ground but more men, he couldn't afford to wait because Harold might get reinforcements. But he tricked Harold's men down the hill and killed them. |
