29 September 1066
March from Pevensey
William moves his army east from Pevensey toward Hastings after securing the initial landing area.
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William moves his army east from Pevensey toward Hastings after securing the initial landing area.
William's occupation and ravaging of the Hastings area puts political and military pressure on Harold to seek battle.
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