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Why was William victorious in the Battle of Hastings? - Coggle Diagram
Why was William victorious
in the Battle of Hastings?
His skill and preparation
He was determined and ambitious
Got the Pope's support. This raised people's spirits as it made it seem as if 'God was on their side'
Managed to persuade barons to fight for him as they were promised land in England
Prepared thoroughly for invasion
From January to September
William's Luck
Wind became favourable when Harold Godwinson was up north
South coast was undefended
Whilst he was up north, he was fighting a battle against Harald Hardrada
Some were injured, dead and all were exhausted
They marched 180 miles in 4 days, leaving them tired
William's army
Strong, well-disciplined, well-trained and structured
(cavalry, infantry, archery)
Fake retreats tricked Harold Godwinson's army to break shieldwall
Harold Godwinson's strategy failed
His army
Fyrd who were brave but on foot, ill-disciplined and untrained
They broke shieldwall
His mistakes
Ignored his brothers' advice to rest after the Battle of Stamford Bridge
Although many were dead/wounded and lots were exhausted after marching 180 miles in 4 days