The core of one army in this battle was made up of full-time professional soldiers, called Housecarls. The victorious army in this battle was delayed by a storm for two days before finally landing at Pevensey, which was within two miles of the battle site at Senlac Hill. The
The core of one army in this battle was made up of full-time professional soldiers, called Housecarls. The victorious army in this battle was delayed by a storm for two days before finally landing at Pevensey, which was within two miles of the battle site at Senlac Hill. The losing army was probably weakened having fought a battle three weeks earlier at Stamford Bridge. For 10 points, name this 1066 battle depicted on the Bayeux Tapestry that saw William the Conqueror defeat Harold Godwinson.
The core of one army in this battle was made up of full-time professional soldiers, called Housecarls.
Battle of {Hastings}