battle of hastings with presentation notes
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Battle of Hastings
Duke William ~ King of the Normans..promised throne by Edward the Confessor & Church
Harold ~ King of England took throne after Edward the Confessor died in January & on deathbed gave to Harold. He became King on January 5, 1066.
Duke William ~ Ruler of Normans
King Harold ~ Saxons
FyrdLocal Lord to supply
men
50% of the men’s population
men brought own weapons...pitch forks,
axes, etc.only had to serve the king
for 30 days with 2 months
recuperation
The Fyrd system worked well
but always left one month unsupported!!!
Crossbows...may have been used at the Battle of Hastings by William’s forces
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