1066: Why The Battle Of Hastings Is So Important | Line of Fire | Chronicle

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The historic Battle of Hastings took place on October 14, 1066, between the English and the invading Normans for the throne of England. The conflict arose from the complex political question of who had the rightful claim to the English throne. The Battle of Hastings was decisive, with the Normans utilizing tactics like feigned retreats and the use of cavalry, leading to King Harold’s defeat and the eventual coronation of William The Conquerer as King William of England.

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  3. Why do we call them Normans and not French? Wasn't it just a Duchy of France paying fealty to the King of France? William the Conqueror chose to be buried in France rather than England. Is the Norman conquest of England easier for us to swallow than the French conquest of England? Just wondering.

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  12. It's a little known fact that before the battle (Norman word) of Stanford Bridge, the Norwegians of Hardrada didn't have their armor, (their Holbrooks – mail shirts of the period) and so were unprepared for the fight (English word) being as they were unprepared. Sending some troops back to York to get their mail was done, but only a few already prepared to do battle against the English. This is one of the factors in the fight….

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  14. My father is a 93 years old former Cornish farmer. In 2022 he attended a rugby match. It was being played at Camborne. When he shouted out, "Come on Cornwall!" A middle-aged Camborne man shouted, "Wos yor nem met?" Father told him; Our surname is Bretonek. The Cambornerthal shouted, " Thadinna Cornesh nem issuh?". Father replied, " No, my lot came over with the Normans". The Cambornerthal asked, "Norman who?" The crowd in our stand collapsed in laughter, and sprayed beer! Father got a standing ovation. One voice shouted, "Better the Normans, than the invaders from over the Tamar!" I wonder what was inferred there🤔. Small minds are so easily Conquered, their lands so easily laid to waste…Mos yn rag ha sewini: onan hag oll mebyon😉👍.

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  18. Learning about the Battle of Hastings is always fascinating! This pivotal moment in history decided the fate of England, and the tactics used by the Normans, like feigned retreats and cavalry, were game-changers. Thanks for this informative video!

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  21. If… Harold had immediately thrown his first line into the archers to drive them back on the Norman Infantry and then sent the wings of his second line to attack the Norman horse as they went for the first lines flanks…. he mighta won.

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  22. Not accurate at all. Harold didnt usurp the throne we was elected. Englands kind was elected back them. The king coulr suggest his heir but harold was the rightfully chosen king.
    And also william made up how edward promised him the throne after ge fact it was obvious propoganda

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