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Battle of Hastings
Present at the Battle of Hastings
Historical place archive
Browse historical events and people recorded at Hastings in France. The records below are rendered directly from the World History Database into this page's initial HTML.
Present at the Battle of Hastings
William moves his army from Pevensey toward Hastings
William's forces study the ground around Hastings while awaiting the English army returning from the north.
Norman forces build a temporary castle at Hastings to secure the landing area
William establishes Hastings as the main fortified base for his army while waiting for Harold's approach.
William allows troops to obtain supplies from the surrounding countryside while keeping the army close to its ships.
Breton troops fight on Williams flank during the Battle of Hastings
Eustace of Boulogne fights with the French and Norman forces at Hastings
Odo of Bayeux takes part in the Norman victory at Hastings
William FitzOsbern serves among Williams leading commanders at Hastings
The Norman army suffers losses but holds the field after the battle
William deploys infantry archers and cavalry against the English position
Norman cavalry tactics draw some English fighters away from the ridge
Eustace fights on William's side at Hastings and survives the battle that defeats Harold's English army.
William wins the Battle of Hastings and opens the way to the English throne
Odo survives the Battle of Hastings and shares in the victory that opens the road to William's coronation.
Provenance
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