A portion of the winning force in this battle fell into a ditch called "Malfosse" while chasing thei
A portion of the winning force in this battle fell into a ditch called "Malfosse" while chasing their opponents. As penance, a monarch built Battle Abbey at the site of this battle. Before fighting began, a jester named Taillefer recited The Song of Roland to the enemy and was then killed. Its winning side utilized cavalry and crossbowmen to defeat the other side's force of Housecarls. Fought at Senlac Hill, this battle's losing side had just previously defeated the forces of Tostig and Harald Hardrada at the battle of Stamford Bridge. This battle's losing monarch was reportedly shot through the eye with an arrow, which may be depicted in the Bayeux Tapestry. For 10 points, name this 1066 battle in which Harold Godwinson was defeated by William the Conqueror and his Normans.
A portion of the winning force in this battle fell into a ditch called "Malfosse" while chasing their opponents.
Battle of Hastings