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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