May 1066
Mobilisation
Harold II calls out land and sea forces to guard the south coast against William
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Harold II calls out land and sea forces to guard the south coast against William
Harold maintains forces along the southern coast while expecting a possible invasion from Normandy.
Harold releases much of the seasonal army after prolonged mobilisation exhausts supplies and the expected Norman landing is delayed.
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