The Battle of Hastings- After Edward the Confessor Died

Which 3 battles followed after Edward the Confessor died?

Battle of Fulford, Battle of Stamford Bridge, Battle of Hastings

Battle of Fulford September 20th 1066

Harald Hardrada vs Edwin and Morcar, Hardrada won and he took York

Battle of Stamford Bridge September 25th

Harold Godwinson vs Hardrada, Godwinson won and Godwinson lost a 1/3 of his troops

Battle of Hastings October 14th 1066

Harold Godwinson vs William of Normandy

How was the Battle of Hastings fought?

Harold's troops formed a shield wall and it was hard for William to break the shield, William's troops used a tactic called a feigned retreat and pretended to hide and then William attacked

Why did William win? Leadership/Tactics

He was a brave leader and Harold was too but troops were tired and he used the clever tactic of the feigned retreat

Why did William win? Luck

Harold did not have as many soldiers and the troops were tired and he came over to fight William in September when Harold was not prepared

Why did William win? Preperation

He had a well trained army and he used the time Harold was in the north fighting to build castles and find supplies and food