According to William of Poitiers [pwa-TYEY], the use of a feigned flight tactic in this battle resulted in the loss of one side's bodyguards, known as Housecarls.
A group of Bretons led by Alan Rufus arrived thirty minutes early to the site of this battle. According to William of Poitiers [pwa-TYEY], the use of a feigned flight tactic in this battle resulted in the loss of one side's bodyguards, known as Housecarls. The invasion that precluded this battle was sparked after Edward the Confessor died in England, prompting an invasion that led to a brutal engagement on Senlac Hill. For 10 points, name this 1066 battle depicted in the Bayeux Tapestry, which saw William the Conqueror defeat Harold Godwinson.
A group of Bretons led by Alan Rufus arrived thirty minutes early to the site of this battle.
Battle of Hastings