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The '''Battle of Hastings''' was the first major [[Norman]] victory in the [[Norman conquest]] of [[England]] in [[1066]][[AD]] |
The '''Battle of Hastings''' was the first major [[Norman]] victory in the [[Norman conquest]] of [[England]] in [[1066]][[AD]] |
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The battle occured on September 28, [[1066]]. One of the important [[primary source]]s is the [[Bayeux Tapestry]]. |
The [[battle]] occured on September 28, [[1066]]. One of the important [[primary source]]s is the [[Bayeux Tapestry]]. |
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Basically, the Normans won because of poor scheduling. Poor old Harold was required to put in an appearance at the [[Battle of Stamford Bridge]], and then swiftly march south to meet the Normans in the much anticipated clash at Hastings, while the Danes had the bye. The effort of back to back matches was too much for the English, and as no-one on the organising committee could be found to protest, the Normans got to keep [[England]]. Had the English been able to avail themselves of the usual break between major battles they probably would have performed better, as it would have given more time for their injured stars to regain fitness. The Normans also had success in the Holy |
Basically, the Normans won because of poor scheduling. Poor old Harold was required to put in an appearance at the [[Battle of Stamford Bridge]], and then swiftly march south to meet the Normans in the much anticipated clash at Hastings, while the [[Denmark|Danes]] had the bye. The effort of back to back matches was too much for the English, and as no-one on the organising committee could be found to protest, the Normans got to keep [[England]]. Had the English been able to avail themselves of the usual break between major battles they probably would have performed better, as it would have given more time for their injured stars to regain fitness. The Normans also had success in the [[Holy Land]]s and [[Sicily|Sicilian]] Leagues against indifferent and confused opponents until the game's authorities (''see also:'' [[Pope]]) intervened. |
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== External Links == |
== External Links == |
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* http://www.wikipedia.org/wiki/Battle_of_Hastings |
* http://www.wikipedia.org/wiki/Battle_of_Hastings |
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[[category:battles (medieval)|Hastings]] |
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Revision as of 15:30, 3 March 2005
The Battle of Hastings was the first major Norman victory in the Norman conquest of England in 1066AD
The battle occured on September 28, 1066. One of the important primary sources is the Bayeux Tapestry.
Basically, the Normans won because of poor scheduling. Poor old Harold was required to put in an appearance at the Battle of Stamford Bridge, and then swiftly march south to meet the Normans in the much anticipated clash at Hastings, while the Danes had the bye. The effort of back to back matches was too much for the English, and as no-one on the organising committee could be found to protest, the Normans got to keep England. Had the English been able to avail themselves of the usual break between major battles they probably would have performed better, as it would have given more time for their injured stars to regain fitness. The Normans also had success in the Holy Lands and Sicilian Leagues against indifferent and confused opponents until the game's authorities (see also: Pope) intervened.
