Death of Leofwine Godwinson
Leofwine Godwinson is killed during the Battle of Hastings
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October
Defeat
The English army is defeated after a day of fighting near Hastings
Deployment
Harold II deploys the English shield wall on the ridge above the battlefield
English Ridge Defence
Harold's troops hold their hilltop position through repeated Norman attacks during many hours of fighting.
Norman Feigned Retreats
Norman forces exploit English pursuit during retreats and counterattack troops drawn away from the defensive ridge.
Norman Victory
The Bayeux Tapestry ends with English troops fleeing after William's victory at Hastings.
Norman Victory at Hastings
William wins the Battle of Hastings, eliminating Harold's field army but not yet securing control of England.
Shield Wall
The English housecarls hold a dense shield wall against repeated Norman attacks
Shield Wall Formed
Harold deploys his army on the ridge in a dense shield wall designed to resist Norman infantry and cavalry.
William Rallies His Army
William raises his helmet and rides among his troops after a rumour spreads that he has been killed.
Battle of Hastings
Identifies the remains of Harold II, she was his mistress
Burial
Harold an oath-breaker had lost claim for a decent burial & is buried on the sea-shore
Advice
Gyrth Godwinson is associated with counsel about how to meet the Norman threat
Canterbury Submission
Canterbury submits as William advances through Kent after his victory at Hastings.
Capture of Canterbury
After the Battle of Hastings Canterbury surrenders without a fight
Capture of Dover
After the Battle of Hastings Dover surrenders without a fight
Council
Stigand is among the English leaders facing the problem of succession after Hastings
Council
Harold II pauses in London to collect reinforcements before facing William
Dover Submission
Dover submits to William, giving the Normans control of a strategically important Channel port.
Edgar Atheling Supported
Morcar supports Edgar Atheling as a possible successor after Harold's death at Hastings.
Forced March South
Harold leads the core of his army south from Yorkshire to confront William before the Normans can advance farther inland.
London Reinforcements Gathered
Harold pauses briefly in London to collect additional troops before continuing toward the Norman position near Hastings.
March
Harold II returns south from Yorkshire after defeating the Norwegian invasion
Mobilisation
Harold II gathers forces after learning of the Norman landing
Negotiation
Edwin of Mercia considers resistance and negotiation after the defeat at Hastings
Negotiation
Morcar of Northumbria joins English leaders assessing whether to oppose William
News of Norman Landing
Harold receives news that William has landed in Sussex only days after the victory at Stamford Bridge.
Post-Hastings Royal Candidate
Edgar becomes the leading surviving royal candidate considered by English leaders after Harold's death at Hastings.
Post-Hastings Support for Edgar
Edwin supports Edgar Atheling after Harold's death while English leaders consider continued resistance to William.
Proclamation
Edgar Atheling is briefly recognised by some English leaders after Harolds death
Submission
Canterbury comes under Norman pressure after the defeat of Harold II
Submission
Dover submits to William during his advance after Hastings
Succession
Following Harolds death at the Battle of Hastings against the invading Normans in October, the Witanagemot assembled in London and elected Edgar king
Support
Leofwine Godwinson joins the English army preparing to face the Normans
November
Battle of Southwark
William attacks some of Edgars forces & then moves upstream to Berkshire
Capture of Winchester
William captures Winchester from Queen Edith
Capture of Winchester
William captures Winchester from Queen Edith
Defence
Londoners resist immediate Norman entry after Williams approach
Homage at Wallingford
Stigand meets William at Wallingford and pays homage as the Norman army manoeuvres around London.
Invasion of England
William cannot attack London directly so to decides to isolate it
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