This battle was preceded by a landing at Pevensey.
One commander in this battle received word of his opponents' approach from Vitalis, a vassal of Odo. This battle was preceded by a landing at Pevensey. One commander in this battle had recently defeated the forces of (*) Harald Hardrada and Tostig at Stamford Bridge. That commander was killed during this battle by an arrow to the eye, according to the Bayeux Tapestry. For 10 points, name this 1066 battle in which Harold II was killed by the forces of William the Conqueror, who successfully invaded England by winning here.
One commander in this battle received word of his opponents' approach from Vitalis, a vassal of Odo.
Battle of Hastings