Men who fought at this battle included Raoul II of Tosny and Walter Giffard, two of the "companions" of the victor. The victor in this battle got Pope Alexander II to override a decision of the witan. In preparation for this battle, the victors landed at Pevensey although they had planned to land on the Isle of Wight. Battle Abbey was built on the site of this battlefield. The defenders in this battle were originally positioned on (*) Senlac Hill. The losing side had previously lost over a thousand housecarls at a battle that killed Tostig and Harold Hardrada; that earlier battle was fought at Stamford Bridge. It was 
Men who fought at this battle included Raoul II of Tosny and Walter Giffard, two of the "companions" of the victor. The victor in this battle got Pope Alexander II to override a decision of the witan. In preparation for this battle, the victors landed at Pevensey although they had planned to land on the Isle of Wight. Battle Abbey was built on the site of this battlefield. The defenders in this battle were originally positioned on (*) Senlac Hill. The losing side had previously lost over a thousand housecarls at a battle that killed Tostig and Harold Hardrada; that earlier battle was fought at Stamford Bridge. It was chronicled in the Bayeux Tapestry and was a defeat for Harold Godwinson. For 10 points, name this 1066 victory for William the Conqueror.
Men who fought at this battle included Raoul II of Tosny and Walter Giffard, two of the "companions" of the victor.
Battle of Hastings