One side's troops consisted of a select number of Huscarls, or professional soldiers, while the majority of their forces were peasantry called Fyrd.
In the wake of this battle, a pursuing group of victors were ambushed and killed near an area known as The Malfosse. One side's troops consisted of a select number of Huscarls, or professional soldiers, while the majority of their forces were peasantry called Fyrd. That side attempted to form a shield wall to hold off the enemy's cavalry, but those forces, loyal to Harold Godwinson, were defeated by the Norman invaders under William the Conqueror. For 10 points, name this 1066 battle fought in Britain.
In the wake of this battle, a pursuing group of victors were ambushed and killed near an area known as The Malfosse.
Battle of Hastings